Chapter XVII

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

any thing at all

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

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From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

a person who is in charge

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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

From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

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

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading DUBIOUS PROSPECTS.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

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

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

stricken with horror

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

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

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

and nothing more

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading DUBIOUS PROSPECTS.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I only know that I didn’t have anything to do with the outrage.”

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

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

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

From this reading “The _Chronicle_ office blown up!” exclaimed Hawley, staring at his cellmate in horrified astonishment.

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

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.

which person or people

From this reading “Who could have done it, Fred?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I don’t know who did it,” the proprietor of the _Bulletin_ answered, with a scowl, applying his handkerchief to the deep cut in his scalp which Chief Hodgins had inflicted with the butt of his revolver.