Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

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

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

take into custody

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

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From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

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

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

one or the other of two

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

a man of refinement

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

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

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

absolutely essential

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

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

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

people who have retreated

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

term of address for a man

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

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

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This warrant he had not, so far, had an opportunity of showing to the Colonel.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Clifford, however, caught sight of the paper in the officer’s hands, and something of the truth was suddenly revealed to him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

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

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

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

From this reading Now, however, that the lady had disappeared, and it had become necessary to search the place, and more thoroughly, the sergeant respectfully turned to the old gentleman, to inform the latter of the authority by which he acted.

which person or people

From this reading It was the police-sergeant who had taken Nell Claris to Sir Neville Bax who had brought to Shingle End the warrant for Miss Bostal’s arrest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Colonel Bostal, divining the man’s intention, made a gesture of horror, and without staying either to hear the man’s explanation or to look at the warrant, retreated hastily into the house.