Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

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

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

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

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

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

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

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

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

brought together in one place

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

not accessible to view

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

a young female

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

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

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

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

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

lacking determination or decisiveness

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

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 INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

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

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

and nothing more

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

with speed

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

except for; apart from

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

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

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

under normal conditions

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

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

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

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

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading There was a chance that she might still be concealed in the building, but a greater chance that if he followed one of the three plans which were rapidly forming in his mind he might save the girl from whatever danger threatened her.

at the time that

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

in or at the place that

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INTRODUCING PARSON HOMO When Beale left Krooman Mansions with his two companions he had only the haziest idea as to where he should begin his search.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are perfectly sure you heard her voice?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Perhaps the personal interest he had in his client, an interest revealed by the momentary panic into which her disappearance had thrown this usually collected young man, clouded his better judgment.