Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

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

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

the state of being inactive

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

the state of being inactive

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

a message received and understood

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

located inward

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

express the need or desire for

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading George had recognized the sense of the order, but he rebelled at the enforced inactivity.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

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

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

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

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

in or at the place that

From this reading George had received a request, through Penny Evans, from the chief of police to remain in his office, where he could be reached instantly if information concerning Genevieve were received, and where his help could instantly be secured were it required; and Penny had enlarged that request to the magnitude of a command and had stood by to see that it was obeyed, and himself to give assistance.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Where was Genevieve?--why wasn't he out doing something for her?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He strode about the office, fuming, sick with the suspense and inaction of his role.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading In the meantime, concern and suspense and irruptive wrath had their chief abode in the inner room of Remington and Evans.