Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

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

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

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From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

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From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading It was Denver.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

a boy or man

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Denver.

past form of “jangle” — make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading The telephone jangled.

immediately past

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

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From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

the force of workers available

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

with low volume

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The telephone jangled.

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

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

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

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

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

From this reading It was Denver.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

in or at the place that

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

which person or people

From this reading Quietly, as though nothing had happened, the three men went down the stairs, passed the sleeping night clerk and headed back to the sheriff's office, where waited Anita and Harry, who had completed his last duties in regard to the chalky-faced Maurice Rodaine.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Mason talked a moment over the wire, then turned to his fellow officer.

a difficulty that causes anxiety

From this reading Fairchild felt the logic of the remark and ceased his worriment.