Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

(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 She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

any person at all

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

any thing at all

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

plural of “barrister” — a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

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From this reading CHAFFANBRASS FOR THE DEFENCE.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

fulfill sexually

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading CHAFFANBRASS FOR THE DEFENCE.

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From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CHAFFANBRASS FOR THE DEFENCE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

an established custom

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

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

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

immediately past

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

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From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

killed unlawfully

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

and nothing more

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

express in words

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

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

From this reading CHAFFANBRASS FOR THE DEFENCE.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

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From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The case for the prosecution was completed on the Saturday evening, Mrs. Bunce having been examined as the last witness on that side.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She was only called upon to say that her lodger had been in the habit of letting himself in and out of her house at all hours with a latch-key;--but she insisted on saying more, and told the judge and the jury and the barristers that if they thought that Mr. Finn had murdered anybody they didn't know anything about the world in general.

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

From this reading Whereupon Mr. Chaffanbrass said that he would like to ask her a question or two, and with consummate flattery extracted from her her opinion of her lodger.