Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

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

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

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

From this reading Costigan was nowhere to be seen.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

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From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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From this reading Costigan was nowhere to be seen.

past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

plural of “fuse” — an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

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

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

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From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

not any; not one

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

an insignificant place

From this reading Costigan was nowhere to be seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

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From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

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

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Costigan was nowhere to be seen.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

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

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

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

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Tim Murphy, like Napoleon, put his trust in heavy artillery.

a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

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

From this reading Costigan was nowhere to be seen.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading Outside the building in the darkness Murphy lay on his stomach in a tuft of weeds, a rifle in his hand, and a Colt beside him on the ground.

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

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

in or at the place that

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within easy reach of his right hand lay a coatful of rocks culled from the road-bed, no mean weapons against figures silhouetted by the lamp-lighted windows of the buildings facing the right-of-way; and close to them were half a dozen dynamite cartridges, their wicked black fuses capped and inserted.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Up at the station a single light burned in the little office where Jerry worked at his reports.