Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Senor Velasquez was any thing but a fool.

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

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Senor Velasquez was any thing but a fool.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

increase twofold

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

imprisonment (especially for a long time)

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Senor Velasquez was any thing but a fool.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

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

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

come together

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

dose too heavily

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a human being

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a special situation

From this reading Senor Velasquez was any thing but a fool.

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

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

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

From this reading Chivey was not soft, but he was not competent to cope with such a keen spirit as this Spanish notary.

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

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

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

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

morally reprehensible

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

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

From this reading Senor Velasquez was any thing but a fool.

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

From this reading Senor Velasquez walked up to the hotel in which Herbert Murray was staying, and the first person he chanced to meet was Murray himself.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wish to have a word with you in private, Senor Murray," said the notary.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW SENOR VELASQUEZ PLAYED A DEEP GAME WITH CHIVEY--DOUBLE DEALING--HERBERT MURRAY'S CHANCE--"HARKAWAY MUST BE PUT AWAY"--A GUILTY COMPACT--CHIVEY IN DURANCE VILE--THE SICK ROOM AND THE OPIATE--AN OVERDOSE--THE NOTARY'S GUARDIAN--THE SPANISH GAROTTE--"TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP IS A VERY BAD GAME."