Chapter XXI

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

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

Having no one else present.

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

from appearances alone

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

put or send forth

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading DR.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

tendency to forget

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

without logical or meaningful connection

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

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

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

something that is lost

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

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

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

a particular point in time

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

a human being

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

have in common

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

a person, without saying who

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

cut off or left behind

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

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

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.

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

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

at the time that

From this reading CRIPPS IS INCOHERENT When that unfortunate and much battered football of Fate—Dr. Cripps—was left, stranded and alone, at Liverpool Street Station, he cast about in his mind as to what was best to be done.

which person or people

From this reading His small share of the spoils of the Sheffield robbery had been passed into the hands of a person, who had promised to effect a safe exchange; and Cripps was, as usual, remarkably short of money.

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

From this reading On the other hand, money must be screwed out of somebody, and he was at a loss to know to whom to turn for it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He remembered too, not with contrition, but with something of alarm, that he had, in a moment of forgetfulness, struck a man on a vital spot with a decanter, and left him apparently dead; so that there might be consequences to be feared.