Chapter XIX

put in effect

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

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

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

(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 The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

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From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The glaring lights came nearer.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

shining intensely

From this reading The glaring lights came nearer.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The glaring lights came nearer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The glaring lights came nearer.

not any; not one

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

by chance

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

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

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading The throbbing motor had easily the better of hills such as this.

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

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

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

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.

belonging to which person

From this reading In their agitation they had not observed other ambulances coming along the road at the foot of the hill and they did not doubt that the spies, seeing no light and not suspecting the return of the _ambulancier_ whose car they had broken and whose passenger they had killed, might be returning perhaps to lie in wait for him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They seemed to be having things all their own way of late so why should they not try to accomplish more?

in the company of; together with

From this reading BOURESCHES Staplely and Duncan with their weapons ready, waited, crouching.