Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

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

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

react verbally

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

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

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

a boy or man

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

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

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

the act of departing

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

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

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

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

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

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

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

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From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

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

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

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

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

look past, fail to notice

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

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

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had come round to talk matters over and discuss plans and methods of carrying them out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

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

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

being of use or service

From this reading "I think I may be more useful if I stay here," Gimblet said, in answer to his question.

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

From this reading It was the following morning, and Jennins was sitting in Gimblet's rooms.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

which person or people

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you think about going over to Boulogne, Mr. Gimblet?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your fellow, Burford, who is over there, is a good sound man who will, at least, not overlook the obvious, and Bonnot, the French detective, who is said to have been summoned, is a master of his profession.