Chapter XI

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

put in effect

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

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

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

not accessible to view

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

an established custom

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

go away from a place

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

logically valid

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

relieve from

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

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

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

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

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

Identical; not different.

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, he reasoned, the other could not rid himself of an inborn habit so easily, and it really seemed, in spite of the fact that Tom might be regarded as a rival of Langridge, that the latter was doing his best to be friendly.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

the quality of being superior

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

male cat

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

not seen or observed

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

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

From this reading "That's the stuff, old man," cried Langridge heartily, but there was an air of patronizing superiority in his manner that Tom did not like.

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

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ELECTRIC SHOCK Late that same afternoon Tom, having gone to town alone, that he might accomplish his mission unobserved, came back with a coil of telegraph wire concealed under his sweater at his waist.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He smuggled it to Langridge's room without being seen.

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

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.

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

From this reading "I s'pose it wouldn't do to ask what's up, would it?" inquired Tom as he was about to leave.