Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

in addition

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

a line of approach

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

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From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

the state of having two spouses at the same time

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

divisible by two

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

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

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

tied with a knot

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

of less size or importance

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

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

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

the force of workers available

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

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

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

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

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

morally degraded

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

in the direction of

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

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

From this reading With a thousand dollars to the good he felt that his get-away was safely assured, for a thousand dollars would enable him to put a long distance behind him.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Several points of the compass beckoned to him; California intrigued him, but he was also inclined toward Cuba, and, even at a lesser distance, Florida waved its picturesque palms beckoningly before his mental vision.

which person or people

From this reading And so, sitting in the squalid, shabby little third-floor room in Eighth Avenue Annie's disreputable haven for those hunted men who can raise the price of her protection, he was laying his plans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading THE GET-AWAY Not for a moment did Don Haskins doubt that Helen Gilmore--legally Helen Haskins, by grace of an unsundered legal tie previously knotted--would "come through" with the thousand dollars that he had demanded as the price of his silence.

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

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading She wouldn't dare refuse; bigamy is a sternly met crime in New York State.