Chapter XIII · Kidnaped

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

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

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

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

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

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

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

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

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From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

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

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

an article of tableware made of glass

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

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

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

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

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

go away from a place

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

without a sound

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

occurring from time to time

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

above and across; more than

From this reading He leaned over the balustrade and looked down.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

get by special effort

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

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

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading From the rear came an occasional tinkle of glassware.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.

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

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Noiselessly the Phantom stole down the stairs, carefully testing each step before he intrusted his weight to it.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Somewhere a clock was striking ten as the Phantom withdrew the bolt and, silent as a cat, stepped out into the hall.

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

From this reading Doctor Bimble, never dreaming that his guest was foolhardy enough to leave his secure retreat a second time, was evidently at work in his laboratory.