Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

at or in the front

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

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

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

come to pass

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

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

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

and nothing more

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

engage in

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

on one occasion

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

in the near future

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

not often

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

move hurridly

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

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

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

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

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

male cat

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

a shaky motion

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

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

From this reading Tom Halstead wasn’t drowned—not quite.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We shall presently see what _did_ happen to Tom.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

at the time that

From this reading Although he tried to pretend that he was not affected by the tragedy that he believed had just been enacted, Señor Alvarez, when he returned to his seat by the wheel, did not at once call for speed ahead.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead he rolled a fresh cigarette with trembling fingers, spilling so much of the tobacco that he had to make a fresh start.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The wicked seldom find safety in believing that their evil work has come out in the way that will most benefit them.