Chapter XIX

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

From this reading WITHOUT A STAIN.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

possessive form of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

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

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

any thing at all

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

from appearances alone

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

take into custody

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

divisible by two

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

at any time

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

the organ of sight

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

usually; as a rule

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

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

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

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

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

engage in

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

as might be expected

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

not any; not one

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

no person; not anyone

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

come into possession of

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

held or filled or in use

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading WITHOUT A STAIN.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

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From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

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

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

at the time that

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

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

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

during the time that

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They were a sinister couple, of whom nobody seemed to know anything, and the police, when questioned concerning them, as they had been on more than one occasion, refused to make any statement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WITHOUT A STAIN.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Alix Stothert, the mysterious manager of the Metropolitan Secret Agency, lived in the house with the bronze face, on the top floor, and so did his partner, the woman known as Madame Camille Lenoir.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading They lived a strange life, apparently, for the door leading into the suite of rooms which they occupied was always kept locked--it had two Yale locks--and no servants or other helpers were ever admitted.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading That the police looked upon them with no favorable eye was generally admitted by those in a position to know, and the inference naturally drawn was that Scotland Yard was jealous of the Metropolitan Secret Agency’s extraordinary success in making discoveries which led to the arrest of criminals while the police failed to obtain even clues.