Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

speak to

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

(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 The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

gotten under control

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

transport from one place to another

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

set up or found

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

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From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the force of workers available

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He questioned the oiler who had mentioned Burr.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

not any; not one

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

a worker who oils engines or machinery

From this reading He questioned the oiler who had mentioned Burr.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

and nothing more

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He questioned the oiler who had mentioned Burr.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

someone who transmits a message

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

that is looked for

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

confirm the truth of

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

look attentively

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

in or at the place that

From this reading At Manitowoc!--the place from which Captain Stafford's watch had been sent to Constance Sherrill and where Alan had sought for, but had failed to find, the sender!

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

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

during the time that

From this reading OLD BURR OF THE FERRY It was in late November and while the coal carrier _Pontiac_, on which he was serving as lookout, was in Lake Superior that Alan first heard of Jim Burr.

which person or people

From this reading He questioned the oiler who had mentioned Burr.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

belonging to which person

From this reading The name spoken among some other names in casual conversation by a member of the crew, stirred and excited him; the name James Burr, occurring on Benjamin Corvet's list, had borne opposite it the legend "All disappeared; no trace," and Alan, whose investigations had accounted for all others whom the list contained, had been able regarding Burr only to verify the fact that at the address given no one of this name was to be found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man had met Burr one night in Manitowoc with other men, and something about the old man had impressed both his name and image on him; he knew no more than that.