Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

aroused or activated

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

past form of “exact” — claim as due or just

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

involving risk or danger

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

go away from a place

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

the act of departing

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

not any; not one

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

with speed

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

in or at that place or location

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

needing moisture

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

propel through the air

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

in the direction of

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

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

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

with great urgency

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

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

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

at the time that

From this reading And so, having exacted a promise from Hawk Kennedy to leave the Cabin when he had had his sleep out, Peter had gotten the "flivver" from McGuire's garage (as was his custom) and driven rapidly down toward the camp.

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

From this reading He had almost reached the conclusion that the copy of the partnership agreement which Hawk had held as a threat over McGuire had ceased to exist--that it had been lost, effaced or destroyed.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Hawk had awakened early, very early, and very thirsty, but Peter had told him that there was no more whisky and threatened to throw over the whole affair if he didn't sober up and behave himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading But he wanted to be more certain of this before he came out into the open, showed his hand and McGuire's and defied the blackmailer to do his worst.

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From this reading YAKIMOV REVEALS HIMSELF It was with some misgivings that Peter left his cabin, leaving Hawk Kennedy there to sleep off the effects of his potations, but the situation at the lumber camp was so hazardous that his presence was urgently required.