Chapter VII

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF THE ABDUCTOR.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

(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 A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

a line of approach

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

command with authority

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

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

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

and nothing more

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF THE ABDUCTOR.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF THE ABDUCTOR.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

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

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF THE ABDUCTOR.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF THE ABDUCTOR.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Almost as if in a dream Marion followed her into the office and up the stairs to a room on the top floor.

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

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

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

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Just remember that ‘The Norwood’ is on Fifth avenue; any officer will direct you if I should not be able to go with you.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading A half hour later Miss Gray and Marion alighted before a small, third rate hotel and Miss Gray paid the cabman with a bill which seemed to be all the money she had in her purse.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We’ll stay here to-night,” said Miss Gray, as she locked the door carefully, “and to-morrow you shall go to your real uncle, Miss Marlowe.