Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

later than; following

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

at any time

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

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

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

the act of grasping

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

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

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

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

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

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

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

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

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

according to the clock

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

characterized by active hostility

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

make square

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading "Devilish queer," he muttered, after a long silence, "how that little dwarf ever disappeared the way he has, isn't it, Todd?"

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

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

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

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Some one had said of Howard Burnett, that the Powers, in setting him up, had used steel cables for his muscles and iron for his bones; and surely there was a grim grip to his jaw that presaged evil to those opposing him.

having a face or visage as specified

From this reading The man holding the reins was heavy set, square shouldered, and more sternly visaged than his companion.

possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.

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

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two men were seated in it, solemn, dark-browed men, with dull eyes and heavy faces.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE WARDEN'S COMING At ten o'clock in the morning, the day after Andy Bishop was fitted into Tessibel's straw tick, a covered runabout wound its way along the lower boulevard running to Glenwood.