Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

in addition

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

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

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

third-person singular of “brand” — burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Who saw her?" demanded Brandes.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

a room used for dining

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Doc.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

give expression to

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Who saw her?" demanded Brandes.

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

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

and nothing more

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Who saw her?" demanded Brandes.

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

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

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 Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

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

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

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

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

which person or people

From this reading "Who saw her?" demanded Brandes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

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

From this reading Brandes, chafing at the telephone, had finally succeeded in getting Stull on the wire, only to learn that the news from Saratoga was not agreeable; that they had lost on every horse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BREAKERS The east dining-room was almost empty now, though the lobby and the cafe beyond still swarmed with people arriving and departing.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Also, Stull had another disquieting item to detail; it seemed that Maxy Venem had been seen that morning in the act of departing for New York on the fast express; and with him was a woman resembling Brandes' wife.