Chapter XX

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “And when?” he added.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

rid of obstructions

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

-ing form of “excavate” — recover through digging

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

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

From this reading “And when?” he added.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They were in the lobby of the Hubbard House.

a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)

From this reading They were in the lobby of the Hubbard House.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

with humor

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading They were in the lobby of the Hubbard House.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

the force of workers available

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

being in force or having or exerting force

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were in the lobby of the Hubbard House.

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

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

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

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

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The city editor of the _Despatch_ interviewed Detective Malone, the chief operative in charge of what the newspaper man and others, including Oliver October, were jocosely inclined to classify as the “expedition.”

at the time that

From this reading DETECTIVE MALONE It was the fourth week in September when the detectives arrived in Rumley; Oliver’s dredgers had completed their contract; the swamp was clear of men, machines and horses.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Where do you intend to begin excavating, Mr. Malone?” inquired the editor, notebook in hand.