Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

well in the past; former

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

any strong feeling

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

set up or found

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

an association of criminals

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

assemble or get together

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

for more time

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

understood perfectly

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

and nothing more

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

not any; not one

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

without a sound

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

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

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

in the near future

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

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

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

in the direction of

From this reading Presently Shirley mastered her emotion and glanced toward him.

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

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

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

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Shirley made no effort to detain Bryce Cardigan as he walked to his car and climbed into it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Pennington stood by, watching her curiously, coldly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

at the time that

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The track-cutting crew departed a few minutes later, and when Shirley found herself alone with her uncle, the tumult in her heart gave way to the tears she could no longer repress.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Ogilvy remained merely long enough to give orders to the foreman to gather up the tools, store them in the machine-shop of Cardigan's mill, and dismiss his gang; then he, too, entered the automobile, and at a word from Bryce, the car slid noiselessly away into the darkness.