Chapter XXI

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

later than; following

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

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

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

past form of “brutalize” — treat brutally

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

an occurrence of something

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

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

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

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

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a small number or amount

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

and nothing more

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

the literary culture

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

in a lurid manner

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a particular point in time

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

information about recent and important events

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

and nothing more

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

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

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

easily perceived; easy to become aware of

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

intense aversion

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

cut with a saw

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After a moment she reached in eager revulsion for the paper, and her eyes reeled through the high-colored account of the court scene.

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

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

male cat

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

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

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

the act of testing something

From this reading What was printed there was the newest of news to her; she had lunched early, and the paper she had bought to learn the latest developments in the Avon case had carried her only to the beginning of the trial.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

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

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

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

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

during the time that

From this reading WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN When Ruth carried a handful of letters she had just finished into Mr. Driscoll's office--this while he sat talking to Tom in the latter's cell--she saw staring luridly at her from the desk the newspaper that had sent her employer to the jail on his errand of gruff mercy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading TOOLS UNION PRESIDENT OF FORCED BY BLEW UP THE AVON DEATH THREATS The stare of that brutal face and of those red words sent her sinking into Mr. Driscoll's chair, and the letters fluttered to the floor.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was a great drawing of Tom's face, brutalized, yet easily recognizable, and over it the heavy crimson heading: