Chapter VI

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

at or in or to any place

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

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

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

take into custody

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

in addition to; as well as

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

serving as an essential component

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

with resolute determination

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

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

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

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

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

in an inquiring manner

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

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

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

a boy or man

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

set down according to a plan

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

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

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

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

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

a human being

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

release from a clasp

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

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

From this reading PHIL’S SAD PREDICAMENT As Phil stood in front of the hotel desk striving to unclasp the bewildering safety-pins that held his pocket-book so firmly a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder, and a stern voice asked if he was Philip Ryder.

(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 “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

at the time that

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

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

From this reading “I haven’t time,” replied the lad, “and, besides, I wouldn’t go anywhere in a strange city at this hour of night with a person whom I do not know.”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, that is my name,” replied Phil, looking around inquiringly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Very well,” said the owner of the voice; “then I shall have to ask you to come with me.”

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

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I guess you’ll come,” retorted the man, with a grim smile, “when I inform you that I am an officer with a warrant for your arrest, and that you are wanted at the central police station.”