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 CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Jimmie Dale moved quickly along.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The whimsical smile was back on his lips.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

the two together, not just one

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

too numerous to be counted

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Jimmie Dale moved quickly along.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Jimmie Dale glanced back over his shoulder.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading The whimsical smile was back on his lips.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Jimmie Dale moved quickly along.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The whimsical smile was back on his lips.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Jimmie Dale moved quickly along.

as might be expected

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

above and across; more than

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

with speed

From this reading Jimmie Dale moved quickly along.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Jimmie Dale glanced back over his shoulder.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading The whimsical smile was back on his lips.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading The whimsical smile was back on his lips.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT It was one of those countless streets on the East Side each so identical with another--dark, not over clean, flanked on both sides with small shops, basement stores and tenement dwellings that crowded one upon the other in a sort of helpless confusion.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!

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

From this reading Sonnino, whose business, the money-lending end of it, would naturally have kept him late at work, was now evidently intent on a belated meal; Sonnino, therefore, could be counted upon as a factor eliminated for at feast the next half hour--and half an hour was enough, a little more than enough!