Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

later than; following

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

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

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

(Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

next to; at the side of

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

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From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

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

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

divisible by two

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

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

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

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

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

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

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If he should be caught in his efforts, he might find himself in jail beside Lawrence.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Bede was too active to be allowed much headway.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

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

From this reading Lyon's first intention had been to wait until the house was quiet that night before attempting to carry out his plan of burglarizing Fullerton's apartment, but after the developments of the afternoon he felt that it was unwise to risk even an hour's delay.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

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

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he made his preparations, he could not help reflecting with amusement on the way in which fate was using him.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Here was he, a newspaper man, bending every energy to keep this affair out of the papers; a law-abiding man, working to frustrate the efforts of the officers of the law; an averagely moral man, deliberately planning to commit technical burglary.