Chapter II · The Way of the Robin

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

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From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

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

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

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

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

a social or business visitor

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

being joined in close association

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

one or the other of two

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

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

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

assume or act the character of

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

go away from a place

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

a human being

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

on the contrary

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

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

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The audacity of the effort to impersonate Cary in an interview with Nick further suggested that the person had much confidence in his own skill, and was rather conceited about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

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

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His fleeing seemed to Nick to suggest that in some way this person was either the Brown Robin or some one connected with that person.

which person or people

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been impressed with the idea that the caller who had announced himself as Mr. Alpheus Cary, had, by some means, come to know that the real Mr. Cary was in the neighborhood, and had fled because of that.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He thought it probable that he would be put under observation in his next attempt to leave the house.

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

From this reading Nick’s passage to the Zetler Bank to see the real Mr. Alpheus Cary was in the nature of a procession.