Chapter XXIII · The Trap Is Sprung

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Stella sprang from her bed and began hurriedly to dress.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

hold firmly and tightly

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

put on clothes

From this reading Stella sprang from her bed and began hurriedly to dress.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the act of departing

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Stella sprang from her bed and began hurriedly to dress.

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

and nothing more

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

immediately past

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the force of workers available

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

to a notorious degree

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

a human being

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

ruined or disrupted

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

express in speech

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Stella sprang from her bed and began hurriedly to dress.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

at the time that

From this reading THE following morning when Stella, sitting up in bed, opened her mail and read Ackerman’s report, the last doubt of John Graham’s guilt was shattered.

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

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Now God give me strength for the work I’m going to do!” she cried, with strangling rage.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading _“I have just learned,” Ackerman wrote, “that a number of men of notoriously desperate character from the foot of the mountains were in Independence on the day before the tragedy and that a man by the name of Dan Wiley, their leader, reported in person to John Graham’s office.”_

but in spite of that

From this reading “To think that such a man should dare to speak to me of love--should dare to clasp my hand with the stain of my father’s blood yet fresh on his!