Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

highly skilled

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

(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 Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

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From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

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

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

any thing at all

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

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

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

showing careful forethought

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

set up or found

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

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

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

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

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

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

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

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

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

and nothing more

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

a brief written record

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

above and across; more than

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

repeat a passage from

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

on the contrary

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

successive (without a break)

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

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

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading She found there nothing but a desultory guard and an impression, rather than the traces, of an empty cage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

the criminal class

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

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

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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

From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

at the time that

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

in or at the place that

From this reading JOANNA--when Alwa forgot about her and loosed her to run just where she chose--had sneaked, down alleys and over roof-tops, straight for the mission house.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading About two minutes of cautious questioning of neighbors satisfied her where the missionaries were; nothing short of death seemed able to deprive her of ability to flit like a black bat through the shadows, and the distance to Howrah's palace was accomplished, by her usual bat's entry route, in less time than a pony would have taken by the devious street.

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From this reading Now, secrets and things of the Councils of Kings Are deucid expensive to buy, For it wouldn't look nice if a Councillor's price Were anything other than high.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Be advised, though, and note that the price they will quote Is less at each grade you go deeper, And--(Up on its toes it's the Underworld knows!)-- The cheapest of all is the Sweeper.