Chapter XV

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

take into custody

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

for the reason that

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

making or willing to make concessions

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

promote over another

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

set up or found

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

not accessible to view

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

in a heated manner

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

the shore of a lake

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

a brief written record

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

with passion

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a human being

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

on the contrary

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

express in words

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

possessive form of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

carry out

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

a special situation

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

a message informing of danger

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

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

From this reading The news of the arrest of O’Rourke, following upon his robbery of Himes, more especially because one of the notes stolen from Lakeside was found upon his person, was highly exasperating to Colonel Bangs.

which person or people

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Bangs’s face flushed hotly; he was furious at the implied threat, but felt it his wisest course to conceal his anger and adopt a milder and more conciliatory tone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He visited the jail that same evening, and held a rather stormy interview with the prisoner, reminding him of his warning that it was a dangerous thing to carry that note about with him, and telling him passionately that he should have kept it carefully hidden in some safe place.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “If ye’re the smart lawyer I take ye fer, ye kin git me out o’ this throuble in spite o’ that,” returned Phelim, coolly; “an’ ye’d betther be afther thryin’ yer purtiest, or mabbe I moight be indooced to turn State’s ividence agin ye in that matther o’ the Lakeside burglary, to say nothin’ o’ wan or two ither jobs o’ the same sort.”

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From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You’ve been a precious fool!” he concluded, “for who now will put any faith in the _alibi_ I swore to in your favor?”