Chapter VI

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

anew

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading FROM BROADWAY TO BUNKER HILL.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading FROM BROADWAY TO BUNKER HILL.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

subject to limits or subjected to limits

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM BROADWAY TO BUNKER HILL.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

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

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading FROM BROADWAY TO BUNKER HILL.

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

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

immediately past

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

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

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

great merriment

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading FROM BROADWAY TO BUNKER HILL.

male cat

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Determined to resist capture to the last, now that he had adopted the course of flight, Dick plunged forward and on past Trinity Church.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

up to a particular time

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

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

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

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

From this reading Before he had reached St. Paul's Church, he looked back again, whereupon Tom, with his hand before his body so that the pursuers behind him could not see it, motioned to turn off into the next cross street.

a Caucasian

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

which person or people

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Broadway was not then a business street, and the few people whom Dick passed or who emerged from the residences or cross streets did not know what was the matter until it was too late to head him off, so great a start he had of his pursuers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Despite the circumstances, Dick had a brief feeling of mirth at the ludicrous appearance of his comrade, who led the chase with such well-simulated zeal and a face still circumscribed by the white cloth used to keep in place the bandage on his cheek.