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 After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

later than; following

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

take into custody

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

possessive form of “chicago” — largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

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From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

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

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

set up or found

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

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

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

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

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

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

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

ten 10s

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

the middle of the day

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

on one occasion

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

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

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

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

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

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

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But he must see Cio-Cio-San; he must get the hundred dollars promised to Jerry the Rat and he must put in a claim for the thousand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the Russian.

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

From this reading THE OWNER OF THE DIAMONDS Johnny did not return to his room that night.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

up to a particular time

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

at the time that

From this reading When he awoke he remembered at once that he had several little matters to attend to.

in or at the place that

From this reading After reporting to the police station and letting them know where he might be found if needed, he secured a room in one of Chicago's finest hotels, and pulling down the blinds turned in to sleep until noon.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hanada's funeral would be cared for by his own people.