Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

an equal exchange

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

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

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

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From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

deem to be

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

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

From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

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From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

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

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

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From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

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From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

roused to anger

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

the force of workers available

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

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From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

not any; not one

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

and nothing more

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading He did not believe that the Mind Master would consider performing the brain operation on Ellen.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No, Ellen would not be harmed, he felt, but that made him feel no easier, knowing that she might be in the hands of Barter.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

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

From this reading Caleb Barter's scheme seemed to consider only men, and men of substance.

the act of using

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading How could he know of Naka Machi, and the refined vengeance of the Mind Master?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _In the Dead of Night_ Bentley knew that if Ellen were in the hands of Caleb Barter the mad professor would probably do her no harm, but use her as a club against Bentley, and through Bentley, the Manhattan police.