Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

(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 Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

for the reason that

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

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From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

in a clever manner

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

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

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

close or warm friendship

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

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 Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

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

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

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

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

in the near future

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

believed likely

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

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

From this reading IN THE NIGHT Rathburn avoided the Red Feather resort during the morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Instead of walking about the streets or sitting in the hotel lobby or his room, he cultivated the acquaintance of the barn man, and because he knew horses--_all_ about horses--he soon had the man's attention and respect.

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

From this reading Although Rathburn suspected that he already had a reputation in the town, he did not know that Carlisle was steadily adding to that reputation through the medium of veiled hints dropped here and there until a majority of the population was convinced that a desperate man was in their midst, and that Mannix had permitted him to go free for certain secret reasons.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not until afternoon, however, that Rathburn began to realize on his intimacy with the barn man.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Thus a web of mystery and suspicion was cleverly woven about Rathburn's movements.