Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

anew

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

(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 He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

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

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

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

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

an association of criminals

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

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

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

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

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

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

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

with spasms

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

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From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

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

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

in motion

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

superlative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

easily agitated

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

without a sound

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

and nothing more

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

a spotted or calico horse or pony

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

worried and uneasy

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

two times

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

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

From this reading On the first occasion there was nothing to see, but on the second it was only by the narrowest margin of time that he failed to detect a dark figure moving noiselessly up the stairs and disappearing on to the second landing.

the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Twice in the course of the evening he wandered through the hall, opened the outer door, and looked out on to the landing.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The man above heard the door open and close again, and stood watching.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading THE FALL OF PINTO Whilst Pinto was putting the finishing touches to his scheme of flight, the colonel paced his room, whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus" jerkily.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.

which person or people

From this reading He was restless and nervous, and rendered all the more irritable by the disappearance of his servant, a minor member of the gang, who had been a participant in every act of villainy, and who had been in charge of the arrangements for the abduction of Maisie White.