Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

later than; following

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

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From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "ESCAPE OF MURDERER."

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

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

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

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

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

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

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading "ESCAPE OF MURDERER."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading "MURDER OF A SCOTCH PEER."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading "MURDER OF A SCOTCH PEER."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE."

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading "They've got him," he muttered between his teeth as he hastily began to read the paragraph that followed:

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.

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

From this reading It was a few days after this that Gimblet, taking up an evening paper at the Club, was startled to see a sinister headline of "Murder," immediately followed by the name of Ashiel.