Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

later than; following

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

(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 "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

any thing at all

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

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From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

a woman host

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

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

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

without much difficulty

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

term of address for a man

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

express in words

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

a special situation

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

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

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "Tell us the whole thing from the beginning," Sir Arthur urged him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

in a willing manner

From this reading "I will willingly tell you anything that may interest you," Gimblet consented readily.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was after dinner that night, as he sat in the little drawing-room of the cottage with Lady Ruth and Sir Arthur, that his hostess asked him to explain to them how he had contrived to detect the way in which the murder had been committed.

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

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.

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

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You promised to tell me all about it," Lady Ruth reminded him, "if I would keep silent about your finding the papers in the statue."

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "Every one enjoys talking about their work to sympathetic listeners such as yourselves.