Chapter III

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

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

later than; following

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

surprising greatly

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

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

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

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From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

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

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

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From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

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

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

grain intended to be or that has been ground

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

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

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

ten 10s

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

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

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

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

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

killed unlawfully

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

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

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

third-person singular of “renew” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

make square

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

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

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

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

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

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From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The newsboys drove a rare trade; it brought so much grist to their mill that, as they jingled the copper and silver in their pockets, they sighed for another murder as good to-morrow.

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

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

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

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BECKY GIVES WAY TO HER FEELINGS, AND RENEWS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Great Porter Square had really been in a state of excitement the whole of the day, almost equalling that which raged on the day of the discovery of the murder.

belonging to which person

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The strange revelation made in the columns of the _Evening Moon_--whose account of the identification of the body of the murdered man was presented in a form so attractive that edition after edition was sold with amazing rapidity--invested the murder with features romantic enough to engross general attention.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There was love in it, there was a beautiful and fascinating woman in it, there was a baby in it, there were a hundred thousand pounds in it.