Chapter IX

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN A CORNER.

later than; following

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN A CORNER.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading CAUGHT IN A CORNER.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

the act of departing

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

a boy or man

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN A CORNER.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

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

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

not one, and not any

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

possessive form of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

believed likely

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

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

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He suddenly suspected, having seen him come from the back door of Goulard’s private office, under the circumstances already described, that this grizzly bearded fellow was none other than Gaston Goulard himself.

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

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Patsy realized, moreover, that the investigations he had made after the suspect’s hurried departure, might prevent his overtaking him, and that was the thought uppermost in Patsy’s mind when he plunged down the rear stairway in pursuit of him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He brought up in a paved court back of the vast building.

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

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

at the time that

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Patsy Garvan was hit with an idea, of course, when he started in hot pursuit of the man in gray.