Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

further or added

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

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

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

not fitting closely; hanging loosely

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

being very thin

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

cause to become detached or separated; take off

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

your usual mood

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

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

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

for an instant or moment

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

not any; not one

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

and nothing more

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

having a point

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

a stipulated condition

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

with speed

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

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From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

except for; apart from

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

made of inferior workmanship and materials

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

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From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

unhealthy looking

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

move stealthily

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

carry out

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Herein was additional proof, if any lacked, that De Morbihan had not exaggerated the disposition of Popinot.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

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

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

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

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.

a vivid mental image

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

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

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

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From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading He was in time to see a stunted human silhouette detach itself from the shadow of a doorway on the opposite walk, move to the curb, and wave an arm--evidently signaling another sentinel on a corner out of Lanyard's range of vision.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It wasn't possible to guess how thoroughly Popinot had picketed the house, in co-operation with Roddy's murderer, by way of provision against mischance; but the adventurer was satisfied that, in his proper guise as himself, he needed only to open that postern door at the street end of the passage, to feel a knife slip in between his ribs--most probably in his back, beneath the shoulder-blade....

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Extinguishing the lights, he stepped quickly to a window and from one edge of its shade looked down into the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This animal in the street, momentarily revealed by the corner light as he darted across to take position by the door, this animal with sickly face and pointed chin, with dirty muffler round its chicken-neck, shoddy coat clothing its sloping shoulders, baggy corduroy trousers flapping round its bony shanks--this was Popinot's, and but one of a thousand differing in no essential save degree of viciousness.