Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

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

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

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

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

immediately past

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

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

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

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From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

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

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

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

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

above and across; more than

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

with speed

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The street and field before the house now was nearly deserted.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

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

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

in the direction of

From this reading Lylda had left the city; the last they had seen of her, she was striding rapidly away, over the country towards Orlog.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.

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

From this reading They were sitting in a corner of the roof, talking over the situation.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "She had to do it, of course," the Chemist continued, "but to kill Targo's brother----" "I wonder," began the Big Business Man thoughtfully.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading THE ESCAPE OF TARGO "I am very much afraid it was a wrong move," said the Chemist gravely.