Chapter III

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

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "A duke--yes," agreed Mr. Narkom.

make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

any thing at all

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

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

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

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

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

moving swiftly

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

the force of workers available

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "A duke--yes," agreed Mr. Narkom.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

being four more than twenty

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading THE HAUNTED VILLAGE It was more than twenty-four hours later, and Superintendent Narkom, fully recovered from the effects of the awful night in the cellar of the Apaches at the Coq d'Or, was now in fine feather.

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

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

in or at the place that

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

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

From this reading The inquiry came from beside him, from Cleek, as they both sat in the Superintendent's limousine, in which they were skimming onward in the direction of the Carlton, where they were due at half-past two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

an established custom

From this reading Anything that had to do with what certain of his men were wont to allude to as "the hupper clarses" possessed an especial interest for him, and to-day's affair was flying high in the social scale indeed.

an affirmative

From this reading "A duke--yes," agreed Mr. Narkom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "A duke, I think you said?"