Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

later than; following

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

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From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

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

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

set up or found

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

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From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

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

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

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From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

on one occasion

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading A casual passer-by would not recognize it, a moorland shepherd would not recognize it.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

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

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.

dependable

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

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

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

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

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

a shaky motion

From this reading THE MEDICAL OPINION The recollection of that stick plunged Mallalieu into another of his ague-like fits of shaking and trembling.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading There was little sleep for him after that: he spent most of the night in thinking, anticipating, and scheming.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the Highmarket police, to whom it would be handed, would know it at once to be the Mayor's: it was one which Mallalieu carried almost every day--a plain, very stout oak staff.

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

From this reading That stick would almost certainly be found, and it would be found near Stoner's body.