Chapter X

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

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

anew

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

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

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

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

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

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

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

a man of refinement

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

something that is lost

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

lacking power

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.

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

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.

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

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

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

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.

in a vigorous and effective manner

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jack heard the door of the card-room shut behind Silly Billy, and went slowly down-stairs and out into the hot, crowded thoroughfare.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was no flaw, so far as he could see, in the deductions which had been put before him, and he was utterly at a loss as to what he should do.

in or at the place that

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading He was still almost powerless to believe in his own impotency, which had been so trenchantly put before him by that gentleman.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Half a dozen times he wished himself back in the card-room, or in the other room where their interview had taken place, in order to have the opportunity again of knocking him down or throwing the cards in his face.

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

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, so he told himself, that which seemed reasonable to him before would seem reasonable to him again.