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 It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

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

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

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From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

of metal e.g.

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

divisible by two

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading "What's that thing got to do with the finger-prints?"

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What's that thing got to do with the finger-prints?"

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

that is looked for

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

a special situation

From this reading "What's that thing got to do with the finger-prints?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

the act of using

From this reading It was, apparently, an ordinary rubber glove, such as surgeons sometimes use, and it was torn and crumpled, as though it had been the subject of a struggle.

possessive form of “vaughan” — United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINED GLOVE I do not know what it was I expected to see, as I leaped from my chair and peered over Godfrey's shoulder; but certainly it was something more impressive than the soiled and ragged object he held in his hand.

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

From this reading "What's that thing got to do with the finger-prints?"

at the time that

From this reading Then I remembered that I had seen it crushed in Miss Vaughan's unconscious fingers, and I recalled how the fingers had stiffened when Godfrey tried to remove it, as though some instinct in her sought to guard it, even in the face of death.

which person or people

From this reading "But I don't understand," said Simmonds, who was staring over the other shoulder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What's that thing got to do with the finger-prints?"