Chapter VII

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

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

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From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

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

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

recognizable; marked

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

a heavy rain

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading DROWNED!

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

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

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

go away from a place

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

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 Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

the force of workers available

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

not any; not one

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

the middle of the day

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

above and across; more than

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

express in words

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

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

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

not in physical motion

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

carry out

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

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

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

not turned

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

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

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

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

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For the physician and the detective had decided, in solemn conclave, to allow the sham funeral to take place; to say nothing of the strange and startling events which had occurred at The Oaks, and allow the whole country-side to still believe in the fact of Rosamond Arleigh’s death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Morning dawned over The Oaks--a fair, smiling April morning--but the smiles turned into tears long before noon, and the green face of the earth was drenched with the downpour from nature’s eyes.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate--so Doctor Danton declared in privacy to Dunbar--for then there would not be a large attendance at Mrs. Arleigh’s funeral service, consequently, less questions to parry; and the task would be easier.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading It seemed wrong, almost sacrilegious, to do this; but the two men believed that they were pursuing the right course, and had pledged themselves to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of Rosamond, and to bring her would-be murderer to justice.