Chapter IX

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

put or send forth

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading IN GRUESOME CONFINEMENT.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

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From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

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

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

assemble or get together

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading IN GRUESOME CONFINEMENT.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

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

From this reading IN GRUESOME CONFINEMENT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

set afire or burning

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

not one, and not any

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

with speed

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

Identical; not different.

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

be seated

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Their faces and figures looked grim and threatening in the dim light cast upon them.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

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

From this reading What more Patsy Garvan heard was along much the same lines as that which he already had heard, but none of it gave him any clew to the contemplated destination of Deland and his confederates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Margate lighted a small lantern, so hooding it with an empty box that its rays could not be seen from outside, but in its feeble glow the three crooks continued to sit and discuss their knavery.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Dusk began to gather within half an hour, and darkness quickly followed.