Chapter XI

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From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

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From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But one thing he determined on.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

one or the other of two

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

not genuine

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

set up or found

From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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 The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one thing he determined on.

and nothing more

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

do one's shopping

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

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

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

a special situation

From this reading But one thing he determined on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

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From this reading But Tolman Bike was not easily found.

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

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

precisely as stated

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

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

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Richard Treadwell got up early and went to the box factory, only to be told that Mr. Bike, suffering from ill-health, had gone out of the city for a time.

at the time that

From this reading The people in charge of the shop either feigned ignorance or did not know when he was to return, but Dick knew, in view of Mr. Bike’s approaching marriage, on the evening of the 7th, that he could not be absent from the city more than two days at the very most.

which person or people

From this reading WHO WAS THE MAN THAT BOUGHT THE GOWN?