Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

take into custody

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

clothing in general

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

held up in the air

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

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

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

the force of workers available

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

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

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

dependable

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.

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

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He sat there on the edge of the bed, his face in his hands, for five minutes, and the two men watched him curiously.

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

From this reading THE ARREST Tarling stooped down and released the cords which bound Milburgh to the couch.

a Caucasian

From this reading The stout man was white and shaking, and had to be lifted into a sitting position.

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

From this reading Whiteside picked up the clothes which Ling Chu had so systematically stripped from the man's body, and placed them on the bed by Milburgh's side.

but in spite of that

From this reading Tarling had made a careful examination of the cuts on his chest, and was relieved to discover that Ling Chu--he did not doubt that the Chinaman was responsible for Milburgh's plight--had not yet employed that terrible torture which had so often brought Chinese criminals to the verge of madness.