Chapter XIX

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

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

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

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

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

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

plural of “directory” — an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

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

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

past form of “enshrine” — enclose in a shrine

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

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

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

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

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

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

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

the literary culture

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

set afire or burning

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

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

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

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

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had reached the limit of his detective powers and needed aid.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

that is looked for

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

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

From this reading The man called Teneyke had decided to give his confidence to Cottar.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

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

From this reading The front door was always locked and one entered by the kitchen door at the side into a room lighted by a kerosene lamp on a little high shelf, and misty with the smoke of Cottar’s pipe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

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

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

belonging to which person

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sought Cottar early in the evening in his own home, a dull little clapboard house with a side gate and a brick walk.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading All research in the way of telephone books and directories of the region round about Meadow Brook had failed to bring forth any one whose name fitted the letters of the paper which he treasured carefully, wrapped in clean tissue paper and further enshrined in a dirty envelope, in his inside pocket.