Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading "There's a burglar alarm."

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading "There's a burglar alarm."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

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

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

apart from; not including

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

in minute detail

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

not any; not one

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

and nothing more

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

having a point

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

cut with a saw

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

in or at or to some place

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

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

From this reading "There's a burglar alarm."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

very small

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

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

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

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

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.

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

From this reading I heard Grady comment upon the fact that there was no door except the one opening into the ante-room, and saw them examine the window-catches.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ROGERS GETS A SHOCK Grady, Simmonds and Goldberger examined the room minutely, for they seemed to feel that the secret of the tragedy lay somewhere within its four walls; but I watched them only absently, for I had lost interest in the procedure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading "Nobody could raise these windows without alarming the house," Grady said, and pointed to a tiny wire running along the woodwork.

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

From this reading I was perfectly sure that they would find nothing in any way bearing upon the mystery.