Chapter XVII · A Council of Three

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

later than; following

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

(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 When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

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

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

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From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

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

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

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

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

apart from; not including

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

-ing form of “eye” — look at

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

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

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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 "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

the act of departing

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

not any; not one

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a human being

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

by chance

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

something that remunerates

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

successive (without a break)

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

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

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

precisely as stated

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

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From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

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

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He could not account for his time between leaving the theatre and seeing Villiers except by saying he had been walking, which is a very weak explanation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

at the time that

From this reading When the inquest was over, Naball went straight home, and carefully read all the notes he had taken of the evidence given.

in or at the place that

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After doing so, he came to the conclusion that the person on whom most suspicion rested was Keith Stewart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.

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

From this reading He states that he left the theatre at half-past twelve, and the doctor says the death took place at midnight; but then he wasn't sure, and it might have taken place at half-past one, which would give Stewart time to commit the crime.

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From this reading "In the first place," said Naball, thoughtfully eyeing his papers, "Stewart was the clerk of old Lazarus, and knew what was in the safe, and where the keys were kept; he is a member of an expensive club, which he can't possibly afford to pay for out of his salary as a clerk; as to his coming in for money, that's bosh!--if he had, agreement or no agreement, he wouldn't have remained with old Lazarus.