used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
any thing at all
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
Coster
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From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
the act of departing
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
hemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
KIDNAPERS
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From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
most important element
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
and nothing more
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
pencilledadjective
drawn or written with a pencil
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
Phil
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From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Coster had drawn his rough diagram on the envelope probably from memory.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
in or at or to some place
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading It was, according to Coster, somewhere near a half mile from the tavern to the split hemlock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
a special situation
From this reading The main thing was to keep the proper direction, if anything like strict obedience was due to the pencilled chart.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore he took upon himself the sole task of going south, and when he had convinced himself that he was somewhere in the neighborhood of that half mile, he began to look about for the big split hemlock.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE KIDNAPERS Phil, it appeared, was the only one to think out two reasons why there was little necessity for being exact about measurements.
