Chapter I

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

later than; following

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

a can for storing tea

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

a building that is occupied by a social club

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

in a diagonal manner

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

having lost your job

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

a young female

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

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From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

an opening into or through something

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

in your mind

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

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

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

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

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

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

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

the criminal class

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He mentally concluded that she had been waiting on the porch for the game to finish.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

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

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

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

From this reading After finishing a game, upon the twelfth day of his stay at Short Hills, Fay tossed his golf-bag to the turf, dismissed his caddy and sat down at the Nineteenth Hole, where refreshments were at that time available.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the _argot_ of the underworld, Chester Fay, alias Edward Letchmere, an expert on other people’s strong-boxes, had lammistered to Short Hills, California, where an excellent golf-links surrounds a half-hotel, half-clubhouse of the superior order.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.

which person or people

From this reading The girl who entered his life, a few minutes after he was seated, came diagonally from the clubhouse.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading The author of “Beyond the Wall,” “Whispering Wires,” and “Peterman’s Luck” is at his best in this fascinating story of underworld life.