Chapter XXV · Roger Lists His Clues

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

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

the state of being absent

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

eagerly desirous

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

the act of departing

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

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

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

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

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

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

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

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

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

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

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

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

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

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

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

impregnate with a medicinal substance

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

above and across; more than

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

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

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

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

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

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

From this reading During Grover's absence at the hospital, the staff began to arrive.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

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

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

the act of using

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

precisely as stated

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted very much to fill up the list of sounds he had begun in the office before going to Tibet.

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

From this reading Until the secretary should come to handle the switchboard Doctor Ryder volunteered to be monitor on calls, being extremely anxious concerning the condition of the assaulted star-reader, as were the rest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Suits me fine," Toby agreed, "I got a lot more of Doctor Ryder's what he calls compounds, that he is going to use to medicate the rats he is going to replace."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Roger, as Toby Smith with a heavy suitcase arrived, turned over the few requisitions for stock to his willing assistant.