used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
ChestertonnounUS /ˈtʃestərtən/
conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading IN DANGER OF COLLISION.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IN DANGER OF COLLISION.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DANGER OF COLLISION.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
for more time
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
engage in
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
not any; not one
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DANGER OF COLLISION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
Pendar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The cabin in the clearing being no longer in Harvey Hamilton’s field of vision, he gave his attention to the management of his aeroplane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was important that he should remain over night in Chesterton, in order to report to Detective Pendar and receive instructions from him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to avoid so far as possible arousing suspicion, he made a sweeping bend to the northward, with a view of passing over the ridge and then returning to Chesterton from the east.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By following this course, he would make it impossible for the tenants of the log cabin to see him, and thus render distrust on their part out of the question.
