Chapter III

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

a person who is in charge

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

a government administrator

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

a person who kills himself intentionally

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

set up or found

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

something written by hand

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

veins in the neck that return blood from the head

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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 These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

edge tool used in shaving

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On my return to New York from Chicago I found a letter awaiting me.

Identical; not different.

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

the act of severing

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

term of address for a man

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

not in physical motion

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading It was from my friend Pasquale, and the sight of his handwriting thrilled me with joy.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

without hesitation

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading In the case of the first suicide the coroner’s jury had found considerable difficulty in avoiding a verdict of _felo-de-se_, as the letter left behind displayed so manifest a purpose; but in the other cases the deaths were unhesitatingly attributed to the spreading of an epidemic of suicide, and the verdict of temporary insanity rendered in both instances threw a merciful veil over the intentions of the self-slain.

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

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

widely or fully known

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

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

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

at the time that

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These occurrences, dire enough in themselves, were rendered still more terrible by the fact that each had killed himself in the same way--by severing his jugular vein with his razor,--and had left behind him a letter in his well-known handwriting explaining why he had committed self-destruction.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading When I arrived in New York I had not much opportunity of reading up back numbers of the daily papers, but I was startled to see that the Chief Commissioner of the London Police, Sir Charles Pendreth, had been found dead in his bed by his own hand, and that, immediately following upon his suicide, had occurred that of two of the leading police magistrates of the metropolis.