Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Le's go!" the driver agreed with resignation.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

a line of approach

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading "Engaged," the driver growled.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "Engaged," the driver growled.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "Hang your engagement!

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Le's go!" the driver agreed with resignation.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "Engaged," the driver growled.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Hang your engagement!

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

jump lightly

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading "Le's go!" the driver agreed with resignation.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

in motion

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

compacted by ironing

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

acceptance of despair

From this reading "Le's go!" the driver agreed with resignation.

express in words

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

move hurridly

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading "Engaged," the driver growled.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

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

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If the cab was moving before Lanyard could hop in and shut the door, the other had already established a killing lead; and though Lanyard's man demonstrated characteristic contempt for municipal regulations governing the speed of motor-driven vehicles, and racketed his own madly down the Avenue, he was wholly helpless to do more than keep the tail-lamp of the first in sight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Le's go!" the driver agreed with resignation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here"--Lanyard pressed a golden eagle into the fellow's palm--"there will be another of those if you do as I say!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hang your engagement!