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From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
matters of personal concern
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
any thing at all
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
Aren't
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From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
a line of approach
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
having made preparations
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
don't
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From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
Gimblet
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From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
the act of departing
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
it's
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From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
Jennins
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From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
Matterson's
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From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
cut with a saw
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
Scholefield
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From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I bet it's our man," said Gimblet, as Jennins dismissed the constable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
Turner'snounUS /ˈtɜːrnərz/
possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
except if; if not
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
Vanderstein
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From this reading I admit it looked as if Miss Turner and Mrs. Vanderstein had been in the house, but surely that theory is disposed of now and it is clear that your friend the actress was mistaken in thinking it was them she saw.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
in the company of; together with
From this reading For my part I don't see any reason to think the two affairs have anything to do with each other.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Well, he must have altered his appearance if he is Mr. West, the gentleman from South America, unless Matterson's account is very wrong indeed," was Jennins' only comment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aren't you going a bit out of your way, Mr. Gimblet," he asked, "to see any connection between this violent attempt on Miss Turner's life and the actual murder which has taken place at 13 Scholefield Avenue?
