Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

later than; following

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

in the past

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

rural regions

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Kind o' half dreamed it.

let fall to the ground

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

at any time

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

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

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Kind o' half dreamed it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

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

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a search for knowledge

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Kind o' half dreamed it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

any animals kept for use or profit

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

a brief written record

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Kind o' half dreamed it.

according to the clock

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

possessive form of “riley” — United States poet (1849-1916)

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

a person, without saying who

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

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

From this reading The farmer said that hours ago, when he'd been ever so long in bed and asleep, he thought he heard somebody hollerin' an' bangin' on his door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

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

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

except if; if not

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading VANISHING LADY: THE SHADOW AT THE DANCE The countryside slept vigorously and an hour's exhaustive inquiry gleaned but the one circumstance--the search party itself discovered, pinned to the first door they came to, a note informing the neighbor he might have the livestock in lieu of certain debts.

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

From this reading This limitation of time was their sole reward, unless they counted the talk of an old farmer, after the sheriff, promising to drop the detectives at Riley's, had gone on to his post-office.

at the time that

From this reading It had not been there when the man had closed his house at nine o'clock.