Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

later than; following

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

anew

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

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

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading "They were after the strong box."

of short duration or distance

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

without doubt or question

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

on a floor below

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

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

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

the literary culture

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

not any; not one

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

above and across; more than

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "They were after the strong box."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

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

From this reading "They were after the strong box."

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Juve took a candle and, after a brief investigation, exclaimed:

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading "They were after the strong box."

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

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The door of a lumber room stood wide open, and on its floor sheets of paper, letters and documents lay scattered about.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Juve carefully examined the floor, picked up two or three papers that had evidently been trodden on, took some measurements which he jotted down in his note-book, and, without telling the sergeant his conclusions, went downstairs again, paying no heed to the next room in which Dixon lay, watched over by Doctor Plassin.

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

From this reading A large steel safe, built into the wall, had been burst open, and the workman-like manner in which it had been done showed clearly the hand of an expert.