Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

later than; following

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

getting two things to correspond

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

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

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

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

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

engage in

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

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

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

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

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

above and across; more than

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

with low volume

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

established irrevocably

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

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

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Bob had gone to bed; Malcolm and Dade were somewhere outside.

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

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

a covering spread over a dining table

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

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

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

in an unconcerned manner

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She sat opposite him now, unconcernedly balancing a knife on the edge of a coffee cup, while she waited for him to finish reading the letter.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

at the time that

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

during the time that

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Calumet had started to go with them, but had remained when Betty had told him quietly that she wanted to talk to him on a matter of importance.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.

but in spite of that

From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the dishes had not yet been cleared away, and when Betty had handed Calumet the letter he had shoved the tablecloth back to make room for his elbows while he read.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading SUSPICION "If the repairs on the ranchhouse were not finished by this time you would not be reading this," began a letter drawn from a tightly sealed envelope Betty had given Calumet after he and Dade had completed the painting.