Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

in an active manner

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

later than; following

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a slight indication

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

of or relating to communication

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

close interaction

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

without deviation

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

a person of German nationality

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

the act of departing

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

given to inquiry

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

of an obscure nature

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

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From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It was ascertained that they were two respectable and peaceably-disposed Germans who resided at New Haven, and who had come to Stamford on that evening to attend a frolic at the house of a German farmer who lived near to that place.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

in the near future

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

that is passing through

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Judicious inquiries soon brought my officers in personal contact with several parties who distinctly recollected the two strange persons above mentioned, and from their descriptions we were enabled to trace them to their places of residence.

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

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

during the time that

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

which person or people

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _A Romantic Theory Dissipated._--_The Fair Clara becomes communicative._--_An Interview with the Barkeeper of "The Crescent Hotel."_ While these events were transpiring within the jail, I was actively engaged in the attempt to follow the clue in relation to the two suspicious individuals who had made their mysterious appearance at Stamford on the night of the murder of Henry Schulte.

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

From this reading They had spent the evening in a jovial manner, and had left the house under the impression that by hastening their steps they would be in time to catch the train for their homes.

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 It will be remembered that their actions attracted universal attention, and that, after inquiring for a train to New York, they had taken one going in a directly opposite direction.