Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

anew

From this reading The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

(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 The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading HIS WIFE'S CIGARS.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

come to pass

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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

From this reading HIS WIFE'S CIGARS.

in a softened tone

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

immediately past

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

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From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

with low volume

From this reading The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The window is then softly closed, and all is again quiet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

up to a particular time

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.

at the time that

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

which person or people

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Though Pettigrew, who is a much more successful journalist than Jimmy, says pointedly of his wife that she encourages his smoking instead of putting an end to it, I happen to know that he has cupboard skeletons.

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

From this reading HIS WIFE'S CIGARS.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Late in the night, when traffic is hushed and the river has at last a chance of making itself heard, Pettigrew's window opens cautiously, and he casts something wrapped in newspaper into the night.

a late time of life

From this reading Pettigrew has been married for years, and frequently boasted of his wife's interest in smoking, until one night an accident revealed the true state of matters to me.