Chapter XXXIV · What Happened to the Chief

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

anew

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

in addition

From this reading Also, his determination to capture the Black Star increased.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

travel up

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he told his men.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the lower side of anything

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Also, his determination to capture the Black Star increased.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he told his men.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Also, his determination to capture the Black Star increased.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

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

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

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

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Also, his determination to capture the Black Star increased.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

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 The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the act of departing

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the force of workers available

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

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From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

having a supporting base

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

confined on all sides

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Couldn’t be better,” he told his men.

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

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

directed up

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

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

From this reading The Black Star, from his post above, heard the chief issue these orders, and knew the box was on its upward journey.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had his men drive every one out of the bank building and guard the offices and corridors, and, leaving four men to guard the bottom of the shaft, with two others, he got in the box and started to ascend.

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

From this reading The head of the police department, knowing that a crowd surrounded the block now, and that news had gone abroad that the Black Star and some of his men had been cornered, and that certain newspaper reporters were standing by and waiting to see whether the police would be made again to look like fools, grew frantic.