Chapter IV

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

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

later than; following

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

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

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

a slight indication

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

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

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

ten 10s

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

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

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

not able to be found

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

on one occasion

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

not in physical motion

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

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

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading DRAYTON’S SUSPICIONS The escape of Lionel Dering from Duxley Gaol created an extraordinary sensation throughout the country.

up to a particular time

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

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

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

the general location where something is

From this reading But day passed after day till a fortnight had come and gone, and still there was not the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the missing man; nor the smallest scrap of comfort for the disconsolate soul of Mr. Drayton, the superintendent of the Duxley police.

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

From this reading Government at once offered a reward of two hundred pounds, which, a week later, was increased to four hundred.

having won

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.

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

From this reading The telegraph was set to work in every direction, and at every sea-port in England and on the Continent sharp eyes were made sharper still by the possibility of winning so magnificent a prize.