Chapter XIII

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From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

young bull

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

the act of burning something

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

get or ask advice from

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

plural of “garage” — an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

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

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

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

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

an angry dispute

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

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

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

a person who rescues you from harm or danger

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

coming next after the twenty-sixth in position

From this reading "Living in rooms in a house in East Twenty-seventh Street, a quiet place kept by a Miss Goodman."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

plural of “vole” — any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

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

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

at the time that

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

in or at the place that

From this reading "And where is the young lady now?" inquired Steingall, when Carshaw's story reached its end.

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

From this reading THE NEW LINK Steingall and Clancy were highly amused by Carshaw's account of the "second burning of Fairfield," as the little man described the struggle between Winifred's abductors and her rescuer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The later burning, by the way, created a pretty quarrel between two insurance companies, the proprietors of two garages and the owner of a certain bullock, with Carshaw's lawyer and a Bridgeport lawyer, instructed by "Mr. Ralph Voles," as interveners.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The latter, not so well versed in his country's history as every young American ought to be, had to consult a history of the Revolution to learn that Fairfield was burned by the British in 1777.