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 THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

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

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

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

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

a line of approach

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

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

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

the force of workers available

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

a course of conduct

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

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

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

in a swift manner

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

being six more than twenty

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE RESCUE Precisely at the hour of eight that night, a huge six-cylinder limousine drew up at the gate of Number Twenty-six Maple Avenue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Henry Blaine greeted him, introduced his operatives, Ross and Suraci, and they started swiftly upon their journey.

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

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

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

From this reading Half-way down the block, well in the shadow of the trees which gave to the avenue its name, two more cars and a motor ambulance had halted.

which person or people

From this reading Doctor Alwyn, who had been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the detective, was out of his door and down the path almost before the car had pulled up at his gate.

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

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within it were three men--Blaine himself and two others whom the Doctor did not know.