Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

further or added

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Does it give you all the information you required?"

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

make certain of

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Does it give you all the information you required?"

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

set up or found

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Does it give you all the information you required?"

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have it in my possession."

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

From this reading "Oh, yes," he said.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

a message received and understood

From this reading "Does it give you all the information you required?"

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I have it in my possession."

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have it in my possession."

absolutely essential

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

not any; not one

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes," he said.

on one occasion

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

incapable of being resisted

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "I have it in my possession."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "Does it give you all the information you required?"

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

express a supposition

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

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

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.

which person or people

From this reading "As a bit of evidence it's overwhelmingly complete--but it gives me some additional information which is not so pleasant," replied the Secretary, who had needed no second glance at the document to assure himself that it was Mr. Riddle's letter and had been once before in his possession.

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh, yes," he said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE SHORT WAY OUT "I suppose it's hardly necessary to ask if you found Darcy's letter?" said Kent-Lauriston to the Secretary, as they were returning to the house about an hour later from a trip to the telegraph office, whither Stanley had gone to send a long message in cipher to his Chief.