Chapter X · Further Mystery

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

the state of being absent

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

in addition

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

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From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The inquest on the dead body was awaited with much anxiety.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

expected hopefully

From this reading The inquest on the dead body was awaited with much anxiety.

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

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The inquest on the dead body was awaited with much anxiety.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

rural regions

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

only a very short time before

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

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From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading The inquest on the dead body was awaited with much anxiety.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

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From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

not any; not one

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The inquest on the dead body was awaited with much anxiety.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

a human being

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

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

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

possessive form of “thing” — a special situation

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

badly timed

From this reading Moreover, Maurice was one of those men who are always popular, and much sympathy was manifested for his untimely death.

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

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

(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 The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

at the time that

From this reading Great was the dismay throughout the countryside when it became known that Maurice Alymer had been murdered.

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

From this reading Also the mysterious way in which he had come to his end, the absence of any known motive, and the knowledge that the deceased had no enemies--all these thing's combined to raise public curiosity to the highest pitch.

which person or people

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dead man was well known in drawing-room and in hunting-field, so that there was hardly a person of consequence in the county who could not claim at least a bowing acquaintance with him.