Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A BRIBE.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

(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 appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

a youthful male person

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading A BRIBE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

divisible by two

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

in a grotesque manner

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

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

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

-ing form of “reclaim” — claim back

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.

a request to be present

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

believed likely

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Now that the amateur detective was thoroughly alarmed concerning his own safety, he had ceased his grotesquely mysterious movements, and behaved very much like an ordinary boy.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

two times

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

precisely as stated

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

possessive form of “weber” — a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

in or at the place that

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not until Joe had knocked twice at the door was his summons answered, and then the old German lady stood before him, with the princess in her arms.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It appeared very much as if Dan suspected Joe of treachery even in this matter of reclaiming the princess, for he followed him to Mrs. Weber's home, and there stood within a few paces of the door, where he might overhear all that was said.

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

From this reading He had hoped the child would recognise him, but was not prepared for such a hearty greeting as he received.