Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

speak to

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

in addition

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

a man who has never been married

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

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

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

plural of “cemetery” — a tract of land used for burials

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

in an accurate manner

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

set up or found

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

death of a person

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

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

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935)

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

on one occasion

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

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From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

examine minutely

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

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From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

in a striking manner

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a special situation

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

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From this reading The same post also carried a letter to the _curé_ of the church of S. Vincent de Paul, Marseilles, where Herbert was under the impression the marriage of Douste and Ninette had taken place; but not knowing the priest’s name or address, he had not much hope of eliciting a reply to this epistle.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Celia noticed the change in her brother’s manner at once, for it was strikingly evident in the brightness of his eyes, the briskness in his voice, the alertness of his step.

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

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

at the time that

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

which person or people

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS AROUND NINETTE The first thing Herbert Karne did, when he had thought over matters calmly, was to go to St. George’s Church, and with the assistance of the verger, look over the marriage register; where, to his satisfaction, he found the names of Percival Arthur Neville Williams, bachelor, and Marie Douste, widow, correctly inscribed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

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

From this reading It was not exactly that he doubted Ninette’s word--she would always be “Ninette” to him--but he wished to settle the question of his freedom beyond the shadow of a doubt before informing Lady Marjorie Stonor of what had occurred.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He also wrote to Harry Barnard, the friend who had been in his secret from the first, asking him, as he happened to be in Paris, to scour the cemeteries at Montmartre and Père Lachaise for the grave of Armand Douste.