Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

take into custody

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

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

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

an association of criminals

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

death of a person

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

highest in quality

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

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From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

not any; not one

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

not one, and not any

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

come into possession of

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

unusual or striking

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

express in words

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As it happened, none of these cases had come into my hands, and I had told Christopher Quarles that I was disappointed.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

at the time that

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

in or at the place that

From this reading Moreover, it was so evident that the thieves knew where and when they were likely to obtain the greatest haul that in one or two instances grave suspicions had fallen upon employees of the firms robbed, but there was not sufficient evidence to warrant arrest.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

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

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading During the winter months a remarkable series of safe robberies had taken place in the metropolis.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

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

From this reading In each case the safe had been blown open in the most scientific manner, and neither the public nor the police doubted that an exceptionally expert gang was at work; but it was a gang of which Scotland Yard had no knowledge, and a rumor had got about--how, I cannot say--that the thieves were Americans.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE STOLEN GOLD "So you have your wish, Wigan," said the professor, one evening a few weeks later, discussing a sensational case which was almost without parallel in the history of London.