Chapter XII

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

dwell

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

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

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

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

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "Curse the story; telling it led to this!

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

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

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

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

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

set up or found

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

with gloom

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

the act of departing

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

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

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

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

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Curse the story; telling it led to this!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

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 "Curse the story; telling it led to this!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

above and across; more than

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

with speed

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Gloomily regarding a motionless figure on the seat opposite, and a face like ivory against the dark cushions.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

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

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Curse the story; telling it led to this!

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "Curse the story; telling it led to this!

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

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

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

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading "Here am I as much an abductor as my lord who whipped his lady from England to the colonies!"

a Caucasian

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

which person or people

From this reading AN ECCENTRIC JAILER "For a man who can't abide the sex, this _is_ a predicament," muttered the patroon's jackal, as the coach in which he found himself sped rapidly along the highway.

belonging to which person

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How white she is; like driven snow; almost as if--" And Scroggs, whose countenance lost a shade of its natural flush, going from flame-color to salmon hue, bent with sudden apprehension over a small hand which hung from the seat.