Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

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

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

carefully weighed

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

provide entertainment for

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

highest in quality

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

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

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

give free rein to

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

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

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

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

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

not any; not one

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

and nothing more

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

normal or sound powers of mind

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

have in common

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A conversation between Messrs. Stobell and Tredgold in the High Street only made matters more complicated.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

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

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

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

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

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

From this reading Mr. Jasper Tredgold, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that a highly respectable burglar was offering for some reason to share his loot with him.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

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

From this reading To keep such a romance to himself was beyond the powers of Mr. Chalk.

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

From this reading The captain had made no conditions as to secrecy, and he therefore considered himself free to indulge in hints to his two greatest friends, which caused those gentlemen to entertain some doubts as to his sanity.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.

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

From this reading Mr. Robert Stobell, whose work as a contractor had left a permanent and unmistakable mark upon Binchester, became imbued with a hazy idea that Mr. Chalk had invented a new process of making large diamonds.