Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

anew

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

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

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

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From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

excessively quick

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

not any; not one

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, yes!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

pierce with many holes

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

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

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

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

From this reading NICK BEGINS TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

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

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

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

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Having partaken of a hasty supper, and having changed his disguise, Nick went downtown again to the neighborhood of the tragedy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

which person or people

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

belonging to which person

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The building was locked up for the night, but Nick had no trouble in finding the janitor, who lived in one of the upper rooms, but who at that hour was on the street discussing with his acquaintances the tragedy of the Borden Building.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He did not go to the Borden Building this time, but to that one across the street, in which was the office out of whose window he was convinced the strange woman had seen the tragedy as it occurred in the office of Bridgely & Byke.

an affirmative

From this reading Oh, yes!