Chapter III · Under Arrest

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

any thing at all

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

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From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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From this reading As he spoke tears came into Mr. Arden’s eyes.

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

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

be in a state of movement or action

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As he spoke tears came into Mr. Arden’s eyes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

true confidential information

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

move gently or carefully

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

at any time

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he spoke tears came into Mr. Arden’s eyes.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

the act of departing

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

a room where books are kept

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

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

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

not any; not one

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As he spoke tears came into Mr. Arden’s eyes.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading As he spoke tears came into Mr. Arden’s eyes.

express in words

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

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

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

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

From this reading But he was anything but at ease himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

during the time that

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Arden ceased his pacing up and down the library, and taking up a bundle of papers from a table—papers that seemed fairly to bristle with red seals—he sat down in an easy chair.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading “Boys,” he began, while Ned and Frank wondered what was in store for them, “there is no need of going into too many details, or in saying I am sorry for what has happened.

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

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am more sorry than I can ever tell you, for it looks as though I had betrayed the trust my dead brother left to me—the trust of bringing up you boys as he would have done himself had he lived.”