Chapter XIII

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

(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 Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

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From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

set up or found

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

the act of departing

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

cause to arise

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

hear with intention

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

provided with artificial light

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

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From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

share in something

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a human being

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

have in common

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

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

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

on that

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FRENCH TAKES A NOTION BY the time Inspector French had finished supper and lit up a pipe of the special mixture he affected, he felt in considerably better form.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

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

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

at the time that

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

during the time that

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading Accordingly, when she had finished with the supper things he begged her to come and share his difficulties, and when she had taken her place in her accustomed arm-chair and had commenced her placid knitting, he took up the tale of his woes.

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

From this reading He determined that instead of going early to bed, as he had intended while in the train, he would try to induce the long-suffering Mrs. French to listen to a statement of his problem, in the hope that light thereon would be vouchsafed to her, in which in due course he would participate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Slowly and in the fullest detail he told her all he had done from the time he was sent to Messrs. Williams & Davies, when he first heard of the mysterious Mrs. X, up to his series of visits of that day, concluding by expressing his belief that Mrs. X and Mrs. Ward were one and the same person, and explaining the difficulty he found himself up against in tracing her.