Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

anew

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

stick to firmly

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

informal intensifiers

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

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

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

and nothing more

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

a kerchief worn around the neck

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

and nothing more

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

precisely, exactly

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

the light of the stars

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Then only did he think of Florrie, and called to her.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

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

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading "Fair play is wasted on you, so back you go to the Land of Nod."

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

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He drew back his right fist, and again sent it crashing on the chin of his victim, whom he could just see in the starlight from the companion, and Forsythe rolled back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like Jenkins, he had arrayed himself in an officer's uniform, and there was no convenient neckerchief with which to bind him; but Denman took his own, and securely tied his hands behind his back, and with another string tie from his room tied his ankles together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, you don't," said Denman, grimly.