Chapter IX

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

put or send forth

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

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From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

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

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

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

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

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

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

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

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

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

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

above and across; more than

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

with a possibility of becoming actual

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

on the contrary

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister, Inez, was out of the question; Mangane was possible, but Poole did not quite like the idea of pumping him.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Obviously, he must not build on such slender material and he cast about in his mind for the best means of studying Fratten’s character more closely.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

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

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

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

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he was a much more intelligent—and consequently a potentially more dangerous—man than he had expected to find.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Silence Thinking over his interview with Ryland Fratten, Poole felt rather uncertain as to what deduction to draw from it as to his character.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On the other hand, without any practical justification, Poole realized that he rather liked what he had seen of him.