Chapter XIX

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

in an active manner

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

at or in the front

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

complete victory

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

plural of “co-worker” — an associate that one works with

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

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

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

a person who carries a message

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

shaping metal by heating and hammering

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

an occurrence that involves the production of a union

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

a room where books are kept

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

sweep across or over

From this reading He saw the opposition forging ahead with a resistless sweep which he and his co-workers could not stop, and it had been maddening.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

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

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

the present time or age

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

On the present night.

From this reading But tonight a bright gleam of hope had dispelled the gloom of the Colonel's face.

up to a particular time

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

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

From this reading He had visited the office that afternoon and had a talk with the managing editor, who had told him of the effort that was in progress to checkmate the plans of the ring.

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From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

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

From this reading As the leader of the Fusion movement, for which he had expended much labor and time, things had looked black to him until today, and his face had worn the expression that belongs to him who is fighting a grim, losing battle.

which person or people

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading SUSPENSE Colonel Westlake, the principal owner of the Courier and the man who actively dictated its policy, sat in the library of his home that night with a look upon his face different than he had worn of late.