Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

every person

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

a boy or man

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE LAMP GOES OUT.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

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

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

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

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading THE LAMP GOES OUT.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

held dear

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

of an obscure nature

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE LAMP GOES OUT.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading It was not particularly that Anstruther cared for crime for its own sake, but he loved to be subtle and mysterious; it was a joy to him to get the better of his fellow creatures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

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

From this reading THE LAMP GOES OUT.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Carrington had been pacing up and down the room, obviously troubled and ill at ease.

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

From this reading This strong man liked to feel that he had everybody in his power; it was good to him to know that he could move others as the man behind the curtain moves the puppets in a marionette show.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Anstruther watched him with a gleam of malicious amusement in his dark eyes.