Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

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

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

fearless and daring

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading NICK CARTER’S VENTURE.

make right or correct

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

to double the degree

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

divisible by two

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

a young female

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

involving risk or danger

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

without law or control

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

a grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading NICK CARTER’S VENTURE.

possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

a curve that reverses the direction of something

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

communicate vividly

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

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

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He realized, too, that it would be utterly vain to attempt to pursue the man and the motor car described by Garland.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading NICK CARTER’S VENTURE.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

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

From this reading Nick Carter’s project was a daring one, even though ventured against crooks of ordinary caliber.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

which person or people

From this reading Against as lawless, determined, and desperate a knave as Andy Margate, who, if Nick’s deductions and suspicions were correct, had not shrunk for an instant from killing a priest and abducting a girl to prevent the perversion of his knavish designs--against a man of that type, such a project was doubly bold and hazardous.

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

From this reading Nick Carter realized from the outset that he would carry his life in his hand.