Chapter V

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Acey Smith believed the faculties became most acute after midnight.

later than; following

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

(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 Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

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

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

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

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading Acey Smith believed the faculties became most acute after midnight.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

a carefully considered thought about something

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

becoming infected

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

divisible by two

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

plural of “executive” — a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Acey Smith believed the faculties became most acute after midnight.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

a very thin line

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

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 “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

for more time

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Acey Smith believed the faculties became most acute after midnight.

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

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

the next day

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Acey Smith believed the faculties became most acute after midnight.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

not any; not one

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

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

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

established beyond doubt

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

without mercy or pity

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

the state of being asleep

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

explained or answered

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

plural of “subsidiary” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

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

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

without beauty or charm

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

up to a particular time

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

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

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And when a light burned late in Acey Smith’s office—well, there were sometimes orders to execute that proved an unlovely surprise for one or more persons of consequence on the morrow.

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

From this reading Most of the problems that arose in the province of his activities were solved in the dead hours of the night.

at the time that

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

a Caucasian

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

which person or people

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of all the executives of the North Star Towing and Contracting Company and its subsidiaries Acey Smith was the deepest enigma; a man who lived for the most part to himself, kept no counsel with his fellows.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “A STOIC OF THE WOODS—A MAN WITHOUT A TEAR” I WHEN Acey Smith returned to his office after seeing Hammond to his sleeping quarters the night the latter arrived at the Nannabijou Limits, he sat long by his desk in strange cogitation, his eyes narrowed to brooding slits, his mouth drawn over his even white teeth until it became a long cruel hairline in a face that no longer masked its ruthless craftiness.