Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

having companions or an escort

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

anew

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

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

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

aroused to action

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

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

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Graham was logical.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

bringing death

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

set up or found

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

producing no result or effect

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Of course Graham was logical.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

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

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

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

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

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

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

not easy to believe

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

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From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

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

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

on one occasion

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

an event that repeats

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

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From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

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

From this reading Silas Blackburn had died in this ancient, melancholy room behind locked doors.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now for the third time those stealthy movements had aroused Katherine, and they had found, once more behind locked doors, the determined and malicious detective, murdered precisely as old Blackburn had been.

very small

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

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

From this reading A STRANGE LIGHT APPEARS AT THE DESERTED HOUSE Graham's intention, logical as it was, impressed Bobby as quite futile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading This afternoon, with a repetition of the sounds that had probably accompanied his death, they had been drawn to find that, behind locked doors again, the position of the body had changed incredibly, as if to expose to them the tiny fatal wound at the base of the brain.