Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

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

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

having a base

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

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From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

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

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

depressingly dark

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

the act of departing

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

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

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

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

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

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

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

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

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

not any; not one

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

not one, and not any

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

above and across; more than

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

by chance

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

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

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

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

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

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

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

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

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

a source of difficulty

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading To Tish’s assurance that the trouble was over, that the death of Hero, the ape, meant the end of the disturbance, Tommy turned a tolerant smile and a deaf ear.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

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

From this reading THE CARBOLIC CASE AND A BROWN COAT Tommy was very gloomy that night.

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

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A few of the nurses knew what was going on, but with the exception of the three of us, none of the patients had been told.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went about placing guards, with his mouth set in a grim line and his eyes hard.

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

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.

the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition

From this reading I would have given a good bit to have had Tish’s conviction, but no theory that was based on Hero at the Zoo could possibly involve Miss Blake.