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 If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

a line of approach

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities

From this reading PAUL PERKINS, OF MINNEAPOLIS.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

absolutely essential

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PAUL PERKINS, OF MINNEAPOLIS.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading PAUL PERKINS, OF MINNEAPOLIS.

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From this reading PAUL PERKINS, OF MINNEAPOLIS.

a human being

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

relieve from

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He imagined, indeed, that Mr. Mullins wanted to get rid of him, but did not doubt that there was such a man as Paul Perkins, and that he was expected to arrive at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.

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

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Chester went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel without the slightest suspicion that he had been sent on a fool’s errand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.

belonging to which person

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If a bomb had exploded in the office David Mullins and his friend Ralston could not have been more astonished than by the appearance of Paul Perkins, whose name was invented without the slightest idea that any such person existed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Before relating what followed, a word of explanation is necessary.