Chapter XII

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

later than; following

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

(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 Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

a formal public statement

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

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

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

possessive form of “bank” — sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

offering little or no hope

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

placed in a grave

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

the act of departing

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

set up or found

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

destroyed or killed

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

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

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

ten 10s

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

go away from a place

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

the act of departing

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

not able to be found

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

close at hand

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

not any; not one

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

on one occasion

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

give an incentive for action

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

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

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

cut with a saw

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

a male human offspring

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

not in physical motion

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

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 Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

being five more than thirty

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading No one could be found who saw him after he took leave of his son on the swamp road.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

an extended area of land

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

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

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

which person or people

From this reading ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT IT Notwithstanding the almost universal belief that poor old Oliver Baxter was buried in the black mire of the Swamp—there were some who said he was still _sinking_—a state-wide search was at once instituted by his distracted son, who, for one, did not believe that the missing man had gone to his death in the loathesome tract.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Before the sun had set on that bleak though sunlit day, telephone and telegraph wires carried the news to all nearby towns, villages and farms.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading The bank’s prompt announcement that Mr. Baxter had withdrawn thirty-five hundred dollars convinced Oliver October and a few sound-headed individuals that he had deliberately planned his departure from Rumley, although they were totally in the dark as to his reason for leaving—if, indeed, a reason existed in his disordered mind.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Railway trains and interurban cars were searched; the woods and the fields for miles around were combed and the highways watched.