Chapter VI

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

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

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

accomplishment of an objective

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

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

an unofficial association of people or groups

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

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

move up and down repeatedly

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

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A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

the event of dying or departure from life

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

a formation of aircraft in flight

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prudent

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

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

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

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

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

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

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

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

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

something you have to do

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading He protested his innocence on all occasions.

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From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

an angry dispute

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release, as from one's grip

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with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

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

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

required or under orders

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

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

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

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the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

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having intellectual depth

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

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

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

not expected or anticipated

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

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As may be supposed, poor Bob was almost turned crazy by the terrible event, and walked up and down his prison cell looking pale, thoughtful, and miserable.

plural of “warrant” — a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

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

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Bob the outcast, as we have seen, was thrown into prison, and safely guarded by the village authorities.

which person or people

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.

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

From this reading Many believed that the murderers or murderer would in time be traced to the far-famed Skeleton Crew, who prowled around the neighbouring coasts.