Chapter XV · The Russell Street Crime

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

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

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

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

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

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

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

set up or found

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

prudent

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

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

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

a message received and understood

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

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 The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

not any; not one

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

according to the clock

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

on one occasion

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

temperamentally disinclined to talk

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

move hurridly

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A general rush was made by the public for copies of the paper, and by nightfall nothing was talked of throughout Melbourne but the Russell Street crime.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

up to a particular time

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

precisely as stated

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

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

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

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

From this reading The next morning a rumour crept through the city that a murder had been committed in a house in Russell Street, and many people proceeded to the spot indicated to find out if it were true.

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

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

which person or people

From this reading The house being guarded by the police, who were very reticent, no distinct information could be gained, and it was not until _The Penny Whistle_ came out at four o'clock that the true facts of the crime were ascertained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They discovered that for once rumour had not lied, and Lazarus, the pawnbroker, one of the best known characters in the city, had been found dead in his bed with his throat cut.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The version given by _The Penny Whistle_, which was written by a highly imaginative reporter, was as follows, and headed by attractive titles:-- TERRIBLE CRIME IN RUSSELL STREET _Lazarus has passed in his Checks_.