Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

in addition

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

a slight indication

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

a performer who dances professionally

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

shining unsteadily

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

destroyed or killed

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

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

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the force of workers available

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

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

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

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

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

to a great degree

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

required or under orders

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

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

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

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

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

not discovered

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Through what agency Baggin and he came into touch is not known.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE FLIGHT It must have been whilst Poltavo was in Paris that the ruling spirit of the _Maria Braganza_ discovered that Count Poltavo was indispensable, and that strange reconciliation occurred.

which person or people

From this reading News of him came to Smith from Van Ingen, who, following a faint clue of the Spanish dancer, had gone to Tangier.

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From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is generally supposed that the warship ventured close to the French or Spanish coast and sent a message of good will flickering through space, and that some receiving station, undiscovered and undemolished--there must have been a score of such stations--received it, and transmitted it to Poltavo.

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

From this reading Work at the Embassy had become unendurable to him, since the disappearance of the Nine Men had marked also the disappearance of Doris, and despite the expostulations of the ambassador, who was sorely distressed by certain international complications of the situation--for both Baggin and Grayson were Americans--despite also the detective's blunt advice to let the business alone and return to the Embassy, Van Ingen had set forth on his wild-goose chase.