Chapter XVI

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

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

any person at all

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

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From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

the first light of day

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

set up or found

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

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

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

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

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

and nothing more

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

very low in volume

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

the force of workers available

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

in an obedient manner

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

above and across; more than

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

having superior power and influence

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

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

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

express in words

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

cause fear in

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

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

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

carry out

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

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

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE RÂM RUCKI Jack Raymond's admission, '_C'est la peste, mademoiselle_,' had been made under compulsion.

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

From this reading Therefore, the necessity for avoiding a scare had seemed to him paramount, and he had followed up his low-toned admission by a rapid request that Lesley should take Jerry home to bed, and say nothing to anybody of the adventure.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

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

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.

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

From this reading But by the time the green sleeves had disappeared, obediently, over the dim lawns that were just becoming visible in the dawn, his sense of responsibility had passed.

at the time that

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

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

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the sense of authority to deal with men and things, which he had had in the past, was apt to return to him when he found himself in a tight place.

but in spite of that

From this reading Lesley, he had recognised, was not one to be put off by evasion; and yet his first impulse had been to keep his discovery to himself.