Chapter IV

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

true confidential information

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

the act of giving

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

the act of departing

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading He shook his head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He shook his head.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

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

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

not any; not one

From this reading “No,” said he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

on one occasion

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading “And giving his little performance outside once more.”

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

uttered with a trill

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No,” said he.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook his head.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.

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

From this reading But the keen eyes of the crime specialist had picked up details which the other had missed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TELLS SOMETHING OF THE MAN IN THE ROLLING CHAIR “Campe!” cried Bat Scanlon, his eyes upon the fleeing man, and his hand going, with the instinctive movement of an old gun man, to his hip.