Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

later than; following

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

anew

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

in addition

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

in a caustic vitriolic manner

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

the act of closing something

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

-ing form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

come together

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

not any; not one

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

past form of “refill” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Outwardly life assumed its old routine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Gustav brought with him, too, the refilled drums of sulphur dioxide.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Gustav returned on the third day and reported that Dick was established at Doc Evans' house and that the Doc said "he'd have Dick about again in two or three weeks if no new complication set in."

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

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

in or at the place that

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WASHINGTON After the wagon was a receding dust-cloud on the trail, Charley went back up to the adobe, where Elsa was to stay on with her, and Ernest to sleep at night.

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

From this reading He also brought a letter from the Smithsonian man, Arlington, somewhat caustically deploring the fact that Roger had not been sufficiently interested to meet him and closing with the remark that he would not be in the neighborhood again for another six months.