Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

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

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

any person at all

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

rid of obstructions

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

brought together in one place

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

set up or found

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

highest in quality

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

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

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading The colonel replied in a tone stiff with offence:

and nothing more

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The colonel replied in a tone stiff with offence:

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The colonel replied in a tone stiff with offence:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The colonel replied in a tone stiff with offence:

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I thus found myself in the presence of a crime, a common law crime: the inquest has restored it to the civil law jurisdiction, and not to the military: believe me, I understand my business, I know my duty."

emotionally unmoved

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

communicated in words

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

which person or people

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Juve took it with an unmoved countenance.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Juve had uttered these words with the greatest composure; but the slight tremble in his voice would have made it clear to anyone who knew him well, that the detective was maintaining his self-control only by a violent effort.

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

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He said, in his turn: "I would point out to you, Colonel, that had it been only a question of a natural death, I should have contented myself with restoring to you the documents which had been collected at our headquarters; but, as you probably knew, Captain Brocq was killed--killed in a mysterious fashion.