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 Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

moving forward

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

an administrative unit of government

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

(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 Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

being joined in close association

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

the state of being physically constrained

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He would make the effort.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

set up or found

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

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

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

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

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

engage in

From this reading He would make the effort.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

and nothing more

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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 "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

possessive form of “someone” — a human being

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

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

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Instantly all constraint fled, and every countenance took on a relieved expression.

in the direction of

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

United States architect (born in England) (1802-1878)

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

precisely as stated

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

in or to any place at all

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."

the words that are spoken

From this reading _But the problem remained._ Suddenly those very words passed someone's lips, and with their utterance Mr. Upjohn remembered how at an extraordinary crisis in his own life, he had been helped and an equally difficult problem settled, by a little lady secretly attached to a private detective agency.

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

From this reading He would make the effort.

but in spite of that

From this reading If she could only be found and hurried here before morning, all might yet be well.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Wherever that damned page has gone," he protested, advancing towards Cornell with outstretched hand, "you have nothing to do with its disappearance."