Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

in the past

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a friendly nation

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

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 Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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 PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

cause to be bored

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

for a limitless time

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

an association of criminals

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

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

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

be the source of pain

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

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

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

located inward

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

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

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

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

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

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

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

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

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

make reference to

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

To recall to mind.

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

pierce with many holes

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

express a supposition

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

carry out

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

being of use or service

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

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

From this reading "It's a trick, and a useful one," was the curt reply of his famous ally.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

at the time that

From this reading Somehow, although it was in the sacred cause of law and justice, it always hurt Cleek when he had to take advantage of his inner knowledge of the Apache gang.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Set a thief to catch a thief, I suppose," he added, with a tinge of bitterness in his tones, and Mr. Narkom looked curiously at him.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was not like Cleek to regret the successful solving of a difficult riddle, and still more unlike him to refer to the old dead days forever put behind him for the sake of one woman's smile.

a late time of life

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE PASSING OF CLEEK "Can't think how you manage to remember the faces of so many Apaches, seeing how many years ago it is since you were one of them," said the Superintendent, as the limousine bore them back to town.