Chapter IV

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

later than; following

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

achieved or reached

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading THE NEW BUTLER.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

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From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

a flock of coots

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

at any time

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading THE NEW BUTLER.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

not any; not one

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

get rid of

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Nor, if such was the case, did it immediately appear on the surface.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

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

From this reading THE NEW BUTLER.

outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading Nick Carter did not often confide in a stranger to the extent that he had confided in Mr. Chester Clayton’s private secretary.

lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading For, after three days, the mystery involving the killing of Doctor Joseph Thorpe seemed to be deeper and darker than ever, with the utmost efforts of the detectives failing to shed a ray of light on the case.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.

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

From this reading One familiar with the habits and methods of the famous detective might reasonably infer that he had some covert motive in doing so, some ulterior object to be attained by secrecy and coöperation with Mr. Rollo Garside, though what it was would by no means appear obvious.