Chapter X · Chapter 10

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

(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 He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

have

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

a youthful male person

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

without care or concern

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

having lost your job

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

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

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

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

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

being in captivity

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

with speed

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading But he felt himself justified now in demanding fuller information from Roberts at the earliest opportunity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

believed likely

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Mr. Breeze was unable to obtain any information regarding the desperado Bodine's associates and relations; his correction of the paragraph had made the other members of the staff believe he had secret and superior information regarding the fugitive, and he thus was estopped from asking questions.

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

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

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

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

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

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The corrected paragraph which appeared in the “Informer” the next morning seemed to attract little public attention, the greater excitement being the suicide of the imprisoned bully and the effect it might have upon the prosecution of other suspected parties, against whom the dead man had been expected to bear witness.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Mr. Breeze was prompt in acting upon his intuition, whether right or wrong.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He took up his pen, wrote on the margin of the proof, “Print as corrected,” said to the boy carelessly, “The corrections are all right,” and dismissed him quickly.