Chapter XIX

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

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

possessing life

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

(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 For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

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

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

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

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

for the reason that

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

exhale hard

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

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

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

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

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

recognizable; marked

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

bringing death

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

having been flattened

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

violate or abuse

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

hold firmly

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

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

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

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From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

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

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

straightened out

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

kept in good condition

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

not any; not one

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

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From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

the act of searching for something

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

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

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

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

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

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

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

a special situation

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

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

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

by bad luck

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

precisely as stated

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And no other signs of violence or struggle, although her arms and fingers appeared to be set in such a way as to indicate that she might have been reaching or seeking to grasp something.

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

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

at the time that

From this reading But--the lungs when placed in water, sinking--an absolute proof that Roberta could not have been dead when thrown into the water, but alive and drowning, as Clyde had maintained.

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

From this reading The chief injury was to the skull (the very thing which Clyde in his first confession had maintained), which appeared to have been severely bruised by a blow of "some sharp instrument," unfortunately in this instance, because of the heaviness of the blow of the boat, "signs of fracture and internal hæmorrhage which might have produced death."

during the time that

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In connection with the autopsy and its results there was a decided set-back.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading For while the joint report of the five doctors showed: "An injury to the mouth and nose; the tip of the nose appears to have been slightly flattened, the lips swollen, one front tooth slightly loosened, and an abrasion of the mucous membrane within the lips"--all agreed that these injuries were by no means fatal.