Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

later than; following

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

anew

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The workmen quitted work at six o'clock.

only a very short time before

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

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

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

clothing in general

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

on a floor below

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

not any; not one

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

according to the clock

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

existing or coming before

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

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From this reading The workmen quitted work at six o'clock.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The workmen quitted work at six o'clock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

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

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

in the near future

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

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

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

on a floor above

From this reading They did not change their clothes for dinner, so there was no occasion to search them, as no one had gone upstairs since they had descended soon after six.

plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The three gentlemen went out for a drive as soon as everything was locked up, and came in again at a quarter to eight.

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

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

at the time that

From this reading They had barely started dinner when some one called at the front door, and I was sent for.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MURDERS In less confident tones Inspector Walters resumed his narrative-- "On Monday evening, sir," he said, "about eight o'clock, his Excellency and the two secretaries were dining downstairs, and matters had, thus far, gone on with the same routine as was observed every preceding day.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The workmen quitted work at six o'clock.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The workmen quitted work at six o'clock.