Chapter XV

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

disposed or willing to conform

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

subject to appointment

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

put or pin the blame on

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

a state at a particular time

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This done, Warner took leave and proceeded on his mission.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

set up or found

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

a message received and understood

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

go away from a place

From this reading This done, Warner took leave and proceeded on his mission.

a room where books are kept

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading This done, Warner took leave and proceeded on his mission.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading This done, Warner took leave and proceeded on his mission.

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

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading This done, Warner took leave and proceeded on his mission.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

(of persons) taken advantage of

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Warner found him in a much more amenable spirit; he seemed almost persuaded that he had been victimised, and went so far as to impart some special information to the detective on the condition of silence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On Warner’s return to the Hall, the squire took him round the library, and gave him a list of what had disappeared, with the numbers of a roll of bank notes.

at the time that

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

which person or people

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

in the company of; together with

From this reading ALARMING INCIDENTS Who could blame Simon Warner for being behind his appointed time with the squire, when he had to interview the doctor?

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

From this reading Doctor Peters adding that he would himself inform the squire when and how he thought most fitting.