Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

later than; following

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

unvarying in nature

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

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

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

an act that fails

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

a man of refinement

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading He lived in and for his laboratory and shop.

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

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

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

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading He lived in and for his laboratory and shop.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived in and for his laboratory and shop.

fasten with a lock

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

kept in good condition

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

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

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

above and across; more than

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

bring forth or yield

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

have in common

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

do one's shopping

From this reading He lived in and for his laboratory and shop.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

not in physical motion

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, for three or four months it seemed as though Tony had genuinely reformed.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading All day the scouts could see him laboring therein, and far into the night he bent over benches and machines under shaded lights.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

look attentively

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For one thing, they still had hopes that something would turn up to enable them to round off their work and lock him up with his former pals; for another, they did not fully trust his future behavior.

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

From this reading _Vanishing Valuables_ The police understood Tony's share in the exploits of Scarneck Ed thoroughly, and, chagrined at their failure to produce proof that would hold in court, they maintained a close and constant watch on that gifted gentleman long after crime matters in the city seemed to have been cleaned up and forgotten.