Chapter XVIII · The Return of Panther Eye

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

later than; following

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

lacking protection or support

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

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From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading “Wonder which of them it is?

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Wonder which of them it is?

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Waiting for me,” he muttered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “Waiting for me,” he muttered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

on one occasion

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

successive (without a break)

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Wonder which of them it is?

in or at that place or location

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

in the direction of

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading “Waiting for me,” he muttered.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, let them wait,” he added fiercely, “I’m not so defenseless as I might seem.”

at the time that

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

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

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

which person or people

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Imagine his surprise when, upon setting foot on the bridge, he discovered light shining through the crack left by the closed shutters of his window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After accompanying the police boat to the island and having watched in silence the investigation made by the police, which was followed by a short search for the man who had visited the island with such tragic results, Johnny returned at once to the city and there made straight toward the river bridge.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “Wonder which of them it is?