Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

in addition

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

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

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

any thing at all

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

for the reason that

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

the two together, not just one

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

something that is commanded

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

an act of copying

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

Canadian literary critic interested in the use of myth and symbolism (1912-1991)

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

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

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

engage in

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

not any; not one

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

and nothing more

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

a male human offspring

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

carry out

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

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

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

the act of using

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

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

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was not because he especially needed the assistance of Page that he had hired him, although he could serve him in a way; but it was that he could use him as a means to an end in a totally different capacity from copying law reports.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading John Nason, one of his principal clients, was a wealthy and successful merchant, and both proud and fond of his only son.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He knew also that Frank was, as the saying goes, "cutting a wide swath."

in the company of; together with

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest.

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

From this reading Frye had heard various stories of the elder Nason, connecting his name with certain good-looking girls that had been or were in his employ, and that vulture, with a keen scent for evil, was only too ready to take advantage of anything, no matter what, so long as it would aid him in his efforts to make the most out of his client.