Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

-ing form of “disconnect” — pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

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

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

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

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

by chance

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

an offspring of a mulatto and a white parent; a person who is one-quarter black

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading They had been warned and were in readiness.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading They had been warned and were in readiness.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

not anticipated

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

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

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Instant upon the man at the cafe replacing the telephone and disconnecting, I called up the exchange.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading They had been warned and were in readiness.

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

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading They had been warned and were in readiness.

which person or people

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."

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

From this reading One of my fellows, of course, had been in the cafe all the evening, and from him I obtained confirmation of the fact that it had been the Hindu who had been summoned to the telephone and whom I had heard speaking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCERNING THE GRAND DUKE Although I had met with an unforeseen check, I had nevertheless learned three things.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I had learned that Miguel the quadroon was possibly in league with the Hindu; that the Hindu was called Chunda Lal; and that Chunda Lal received messages, probably instructions, from a third party who announced his presence by the word "_Scorpion_."