Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

a line of approach

From this reading THE SUBTERRANEAN AVENUE.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

in an expectant manner

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

an act that fails

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

set up or found

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the force of workers available

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

not able to be found

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

no person; not anyone

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

not in physical motion

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading THE SUBTERRANEAN AVENUE.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

believed likely

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

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

From this reading THE SUBTERRANEAN AVENUE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

the time of life between 30 and 40

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

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

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the time of life between 20 and 30

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The noise of the striking pieces of lumber against one another had not been heard for more than twenty minutes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

dressed in a uniform

From this reading So the score or more of uniformed and citizen policemen waited as patiently as they could in or around the house of mystery, becoming more and more impatient as the minutes grew into the twenties and then the thirties, and still nobody came upstairs to announce indications of success or failure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.

on a floor above

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

the general location where something is

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

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

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

which person or people

From this reading For more than half an hour Mr. Stanlock waited upstairs nervously, eagerly, expectantly, apprehensively, for a report from Lieut. Larkin and the four men who remained in the cellar of the Buchholz house to move the pile of scrap lumber, under which it was suspected might be found a clew as to the whereabouts of the missing twelve girls.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Interest in the search within the building had suspended other activities in the neighborhood, as it was felt that further progress must depend upon results at this point.