Chapter III

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From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

anew

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

in the past

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

put or send forth

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

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From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

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

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

set up or found

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

come to pass

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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 next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a highway

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

an opening into or through something

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

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

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

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

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

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

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

killed unlawfully

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

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

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

not any; not one

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

many times at short intervals

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

go across or through

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

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From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

for a short time

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The next morning the murdered man was found lying by the roadside, his mangled head resting in a small hole.

in the near future

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

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

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

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

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

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

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

not made or become different

From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

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From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

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

From this reading The assassins were shortly afterward discovered, and they were hanged at Warwick.

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From this reading From that day to this the hole wherein the dead man's head reposed remains unchanged.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading No matter how often it may be filled, whether by the wash of heavy rains or by stones and leaves that wayfarers may happen to cast into it as they pass, it is soon found to be again empty.

a late time of life

From this reading HAUNTED GLENS AND HOUSES Warwick, July 6, 1888.--One night, many years ago[3] a brutal murder was done, at a lonely place on the highroad between Charlecote Park and Stratford-upon-Avon.