Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

disposed to please

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

cause to seem less serious; play down

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

cause to be bored

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

a slight indication

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

moving toward the east

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

let have

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

something written by hand

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

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

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

in motion

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

of an obscure nature

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

past form of “postmark” — stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

without much difficulty

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading He had that morning received a postal card, signed "W. W.," which bore a few taunting sentences in a handwriting which Wheaton readily recognized.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.

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

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading JOHN SAXTON SUGGESTS A CLUE Wheaton sat in his room at The Bachelors' the next evening, clutching a copy of a _Gazette_ extra in which a few sentences under long headlines gave the latest rumor about the mysterious disappearance of Grant Porter.

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

From this reading He did not for an instant question that William Wheaton, _alias_ Snyder, had abducted Grant Porter, nor did he belittle the situation thus created as it affected him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Snyder was evidently moving with a fixed purpose; and, as Wheaton had received brief notes from him couched in phrases of amiable irony, postmarked Denver, and then, within a few days, Kansas City, he surmised that his brother was traveling on fast trains and therefore with money in his purse.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a fortnight he had received several warnings from his brother marking his itinerary eastward.