Chapter IX

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

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

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

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

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From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

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

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

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From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

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

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

to make better

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

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

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

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From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

the force of workers available

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

not any; not one

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

and nothing more

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

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From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

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

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

in the direction of

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading “Burnham has regained consciousness and is resting more easily,” he announced, as the two men came toward him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Maynard, more self-controlled, sat before the chess board and, utterly lost to his companion’s continued restlessness, he moved the chessmen about intent only on solving some abstruse problem.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading The minutes dragged along before Palmer’s impatience was finally rewarded by the entrance of the physician.

in or at the place that

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

during the time that

From this reading FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS UNDER the full glare of the electric lights which he had turned on, Palmer tramped uneasily up and down his living room while he waited for Hayden to return from the bedroom where the three men had taken Peter Burnham twenty minutes before.

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

From this reading “If he continues to improve I see no reason why he should not return home a little later; if not----” “He can have my bedroom,” interrupted Palmer.