Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

established as genuine

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

lacking funds

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

the act of closing something

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

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From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

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

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

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

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

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

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

express in words

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

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

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Oh, say you have made some mistake.”

express in speech

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

which person or people

From this reading He looked far more the criminal than the learned professor, and a cry of protest broke from Ethel, who stood fully dressed behind Leonard McLane.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

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

From this reading “That would be to defeat the ends of justice,” he said gravely.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS TOO thunderstruck to move or speak, the little group in the hall stared at Norcross, down whose white face great drops of perspiration were stealing, then their regard was transferred to the Japanese, Yoshida Ito, whose rough handling in the fight with the professor was attested by the closing of one eye and a bleeding lip.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You must be mistaken,” she stammered, addressing Colonel Calhoun.