Chapter X

later than; following

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

anew

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

for the reason that

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

possessive form of “bennett” — United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

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From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

travel across or pass over

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

well in the past; former

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

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

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

engage in

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

not any; not one

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

publicly displayed

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

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

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

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

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

create by training and teaching

From this reading MADELEINE'S FLIGHT Rupert Fosdyke departed by the earliest train next day.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Bennett's clerk, however, traveling to England by the same train, did not set eyes on him again after the local tramway had delivered its passengers at Quimperlé.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Fosdyke might or might not have gone home _via_ Paris.

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

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

which person or people

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading What was quite certain was that he did not cross the Channel between St. Malo and Southampton that night, because the clerk ascertained from the purser that no one of the name was on board the steamer, and telegraphed to that effect to his employer, who wished to be kept posted as to Fosdyke's movements.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He did not see Mrs. Carmac again, and it was assumed by those who gave any thought to the matter that he would make for London.