Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading At first he decided to employ Hamid Gul only as postman.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

-ing form of “burrow” — move through by or as by digging

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

make calm or still

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

in a clever manner

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

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

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

recognizable; marked

From this reading At first he decided to employ Hamid Gul only as postman.

perceived or discerned

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading At first he decided to employ Hamid Gul only as postman.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

provide entertainment for

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he decided to employ Hamid Gul only as postman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

an opening into or through something

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

not any; not one

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading At first he decided to employ Hamid Gul only as postman.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

a lightweight cord

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

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

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

bound or secured closely

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

timid by nature or revealing timidity

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading It was of vital importance that the Old Man should entertain no suspicion of his cook.

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 THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

at the time that

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

the general location where something is

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.

which person or people

From this reading It was the latter who, at night, when all was quiet, stole from the kitchen into the passage, and tied the string to a bar of the golden grating, so cleverly that only the closest scrutiny could have detected it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HOLE IN THE WALL Mackenzie, meanwhile, had been playing a very busy and at the same time a very discreet part above ground, with timorous but efficient assistance from Hamid Gul.

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

From this reading Having ascertained by means of this device the whereabouts of Forrester, and the burrowing in which he and Beresford were engaged, Mackenzie, in his calm sagacious way, set himself to think out a plan for turning that work to account.