Chapter IX · Chapter 9

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

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

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Sanderson asked reasonably.

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

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

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From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think he'd tell?"

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From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

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From this reading "Do you think he'd tell?"

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Sanderson asked reasonably.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

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

From this reading Sanderson asked reasonably.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

and nothing more

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

express in words

From this reading "Do you think he'd tell?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think he'd tell?"

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

at the time that

From this reading When Lydia and Carraway had left together, Dundee rose and addressed the district attorney:

in or at the place that

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "I'm going out to the Selim house now, to look for that secret hiding place where Roger Crain kept his securities, and which Judge Marshall evidently displayed to Nita, as one of the charms of the house when she 'rented' it."

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

From this reading "Why not simply telephone Judge Marshall and ask him where and what it is?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think he'd tell?"