Chapter XXXV · On the Ways of Providence and Others

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

a quantity of money

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

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

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

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From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

ten 10s

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

killed unlawfully

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a human being

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

cause to run

From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.

express in words

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

plural of “sympathizer” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

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

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

precisely as stated

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading |DURING the next few days Harold had numerous visitors.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

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

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

at the time that

From this reading Some suggested that a presentation should be got up for that man; and when someone asked what the police meant by taking so much trouble to find the man, another ventured to formulate the very plausible theory that they were doing so in order to force him to give sittings to an eminent sculptor for a statue of himself with the knife in his hand, to be erected by public subscription outside the House of Lords.

which person or people

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cards “_With deepest sympathy_” were left upon him by the hundred, and the majority of those sympathizers drove away to say to their friends at their clubs what a benefactor to society was the person who had run that knife into the ribs of Lord Fotheringay.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A man cannot have his father murdered without attracting a considerable amount of attention to himself.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes; _pour encourager les autres!_” said one of the sympathizers.