used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
BeveridgenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
Beveridge's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Dick was gloomy, bewildered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
camaraderienounUS /ˌkɑːmərˈɑːdəri/
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
decorouslyadverb
in a proper and decorous manner
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
Foote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
depressingly dark
From this reading Dick was gloomy, bewildered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
not in physical motion
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The _camaraderie_ of the chase and of the voyage that followed had ceased to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The lights that wavered over their faces from the lanterns of the Foote and from the arc lamp overhead showed them sober, silent.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading DICK and Beveridge stood on the wharf at Chicago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beveridge's elation had been subdued by the distressing event of the evening, but still the mind behind his decorously quiet face was teeming with plans and schemes.
