Chapter IX

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

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

anew

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

divisible by two

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

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

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

make a break in

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

information about recent and important events

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

express in speech

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

at the time that

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.