Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

later than; following

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

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From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

set up or found

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

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

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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From this reading And he'd a lot of money in it, too."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

a search for knowledge

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And he'd a lot of money in it, too."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading And he'd a lot of money in it, too."

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading And he'd a lot of money in it, too."

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

recurring again and again

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

asked for

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

a special situation

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

bound or secured closely

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And he'd a lot of money in it, too."

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

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MAN IN THE CELL Before I could reply to Chisholm's inquiry, Mr. Lindsey put his head out of his door and seeing the police-sergeant there asked what he was after.

at the time that

From this reading And when Chisholm had repeated his inquiry, both looked at me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I did see Crone's purse that night," I answered, "an old thing that he kept tied up with a boot-lace.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come round, then, and see if you can identify this that we found on the man," requested Chisholm.