Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

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

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All about the mysterious murder!"

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All about the mysterious murder!"

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

encrusted with sugar or syrup

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

gotten under control

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

true confidential information

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

at any time

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

set up or found

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

the act of departing

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

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

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

and nothing more

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

wearing protective mail

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

and nothing more

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

any competition

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

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

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

at the time that

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.

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

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF EMMA BELL The crowd going home from the resorts and roof gardens August 9th was startled by the wild cries of the newsboys: "Extra!

in the company of; together with

From this reading The only facts that were clear were that Mrs. Emma Bell had been found dead in the sitting-room of her apartment on East 56th Street with a box of candied fruit on the table near her, which had just been opened, and which, according to the postmark stamped on the paper enclosing the box, had been mailed to her from Boston.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Murders are not so rare in New York as to cause any genuine sensation among its people when one is announced in the public press, but mystery has ever been attractive to the human race, and the details of the present case as contained in the columns of the papers were so involved in conjecture as to arouse the interest of every reader.