Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

placed in a grave

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

traveling across

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a cargo ship

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

past form of “larn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

make reference to

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

having a part of the body crippled or disabled

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

not any; not one

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

on one occasion

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

above and across; more than

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

with low volume

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

and nothing more

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

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 The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

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 The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.

precisely as stated

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had simply failed to mention what he removed from the bodies, supposing this would be of no special interest.

in or at the place that

From this reading The more carefully she thought over the story of that murder at the Cimmaron Crossing, and Keith's tale of how he had discovered and buried the mutilated bodies, the more assured she became that that was where this locket came from, and that the slain freighter must have been her own father.

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

From this reading The discovery of the locket which had fallen from about Keith's neck made it impossible for Hope to remain quietly for very long in the hotel at Fort Larned.

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

From this reading Mrs. Murphy, hoping thus to quiet the apprehensions of her charge, set herself diligently at work to discover the facts.

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

From this reading She never once questioned the truth of Keith's report; there was that about the man which would not permit of her doubting him.