Chapter XXII

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

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From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

having the identity known or established

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Oliver October who unhesitatingly identified this notebook.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

not able to be found

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was Oliver October who unhesitatingly identified this notebook.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

a male human offspring

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

delivering an address to a public audience

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

dependable

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading It was Oliver October who unhesitatingly identified this notebook.

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

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

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

From this reading The opposition press, stirred to action by the harassed Mr. Gooch, printed frequent reports of the progress made by the authorities in their search for old Oliver Baxter.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

-ing form of “unearth” — bring to light

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

without hesitation

From this reading It was Oliver October who unhesitatingly identified this notebook.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading He was off “electioneering” by day and out speechmaking by night in district schoolhouses, in town-halls, and at mass meetings held at the county seat.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

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

From this reading THE CORPUS DELICTI The ensuing three weeks were busy ones for Oliver.

in or at the place that

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

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

From this reading They made sensation out of two or three minor discoveries—such as the finding of an old straw hat in one of the pools; the unearthing of a stout spade handle at the edge of the swamp not far from where the old man and his son parted company; the turning up among the weeds at the roadside of a small notebook which, despite months of exposure to rain, snow and sun, was identified as the property of the missing man.

which person or people

From this reading It was Oliver October who unhesitatingly identified this notebook.