Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

(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 I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

any thing at all

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

aroused to action

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "It is all very singular," said the doctor, knitting his brows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

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

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

demanding attention

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

a boy or man

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

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

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

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

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

conformity or harmony

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading "It is all very singular," said the doctor, knitting his brows.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

roused to anger

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

not any; not one

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

above and across; more than

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is all very singular," said the doctor, knitting his brows.

cut with a saw

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

unusual or striking

From this reading "It is all very singular," said the doctor, knitting his brows.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

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

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

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

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

the act of using

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

precisely as stated

From this reading "It is all very singular," said the doctor, knitting his brows.

look attentively

From this reading I'd like to watch him, but there is no use in crying over spilled milk, and you did all right in not calling me."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is clear that there is a way in here, although we don't know it, and that this fellow you saw signaling mistook our lights for those of one of his evil associates.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE WHITE MUSTACHE In the morning Jack told the captain, Dr. Wise, and a few of his most intimate friends among the boys under the promise of keeping it quiet, the strange event of the previous night, asking the doctor if he had done right in not calling the captain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you had aroused me I would probably have been mad," chuckled the captain, "and could not have done anything anyhow.