Chapter IV

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

from appearances alone

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

cover from sight

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a person who is in charge

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

deem to be

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

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

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

set up or found

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

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

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

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

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

showing curiosity

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

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

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

past form of “loathe” — find repugnant

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

not any; not one

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

possessive form of “osborne” — English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

arrange in a container

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

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

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

having very keen vision

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

sensationalist journalism

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

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

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Moreover, he could not help feeling that his identity would be proclaimed instantly when a sharp-eyed hotel valet or inquisitive chambermaid examined his belongings.

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

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

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

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

at the time that

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.

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

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

which person or people

From this reading Despite his other troubles--which were real enough to a man who loathed publicity--Rupert found himself smiling in perplexity when he endeavored to plan some means of hoodwinking Jenkins.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE NEW LIFE No sooner did Rupert begin to consider ways and means of adopting Winter's suggestion than he encountered difficulties.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For instance, the Chief Inspector had apparently not allowed for the fact that a man in Osborne's station would certainly carry his name or initials on his clothing, linen, and portmanteaux, and on every article in his dressing-case.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Pack a kit-bag, jump into a cab, and bury yourself in some seaside town" might be the best of counsel; but it was administered in tabloid form; when analyzed, the ingredients became formidable.