Chapter IV

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

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

later than; following

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

in addition

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

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

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

for the reason that

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a form of solitaire that involves gambling

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

any strong feeling

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

set up or found

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

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

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

a man of refinement

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a small worthless amount

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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 The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

a woman of refinement

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

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

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

pierce with many holes

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

unusual or striking

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

explained or answered

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

with speed

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

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

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ONE MYSTERY SOLVED--A SUCCESSFUL "SHADOW" INDEED--ON A NEW "LAY"--IN A GAMBLING ROOM--A NEW ACQUAINTANCE--THE DETECTIVE PERPLEXED--FALSE OR TRUE?--A RIDDLE TO BE SOLVED.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

being five more than twenty

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

up to a particular time

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

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

From this reading Once more I started out to find this heir; I learned that Jacob Canfield had placed his ward in charge of friends to care for, but we could not discover who these friends were, and I was compelled to go it blind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

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

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.

which person or people

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "As I said," resumed Jack, "the gentleman, Harold Stevens, confided his child to old Mr. Canfield because he had reason to know that Jacob Canfield was an honorable man, and he also confided to this old fisherman a large fortune in trust, but for reasons that will never be known he made the singular conditions that his child Amalie should be kept in ignorance of the fortune until she was twenty-five.

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

From this reading It was evident that Mrs. Speir, who was bright and quick of perception, had discerned partially what the ultimate conclusion of the narrative would be, and it was her excess of emotion that affected her, but as stated she speedily recovered and the detective immediately continued his story:

a late time of life

From this reading The old man, fearing to keep the money, transferred the trust to the banker, a Mr. Townsend, and left the letter of instructions, which was not found until after forty years; and now, madam, I come into the romance.