Chapter I

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

divisible by two

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

at any time

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

a man of refinement

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

immediately past

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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 I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

information about recent and important events

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

in the recent past

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

become active

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I said.

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From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

cut with a saw

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

express a supposition

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

in the direction of

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

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

From this reading *THE ADVENTURE OF THE STEVESTON CAR* One evening early in the month of November, 1908, we were sitting in our cosy rooms in Butcher Street.

at the time that

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading "You know nothing ever escapes me, Whenson," he replied.

which person or people

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"

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

From this reading I thought of the Tiger of San Pedro in _Collier’s_ and _The Strand_ recently, but as it would be about as safe to rouse the tiger, I omitted the retort obvious.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I was busy extending the notes I had made of some of the marvellous doings of the Great Detective, when Keys stretched his long arms towards the gramophone to start the gentleman who was "afraid to go home in the dark," off on another long explanation of his reasons, but I stopped him with a question—even friendship has its limits, you know: "You saw the _Eburne News_ of Saturday last, Keys, I suppose?"