Chapter XIV

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

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

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

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

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

remove offensive capability from

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

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

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

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

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

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

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very queer.

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From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

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From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was very queer.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

apart from others

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

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

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

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

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.

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

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I was prepared, though, and thanked my stars for the pistol and hand grenade in my pockets.

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

From this reading I learned later that their scheme was, in fact, to question Kircheiss and me separately.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The purpose of the notes was to arrange questions to be asked of us, so that they might check up our separate answers to the same questions.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very queer.

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

From this reading It was very queer.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These answers, it happened, had jibed fairly well, although not well enough to disarm suspicion altogether.