Chapter VI

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

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

opinion or judgment

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

a man of refinement

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a woman host

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

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From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

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From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

not any; not one

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

many times at short intervals

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

plural of “sleuth” — a detective who follows a trail

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

plural of “story” — 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 How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

carry out

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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

From this reading He determined to take into his confidence this gentle lady from his own county.

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

From this reading The detective came to a sudden conclusion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

not suspicious

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

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

From this reading Although he had spoken scornfully of cheap magazine fiction that had no doubt put melodramatic notions in Josie’s head, the truth of the matter was that the old gentleman devoured them himself in private, especially the ones dealing with crime and clever sleuths.

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

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOO MANY DETECTIVES Major Simpson looked at his hostess with blinking eyes.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading How often in these stories unsuspecting women, landladies and lodging house keepers, were unconscious means of tracking desperate criminals.