Chapter VII

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

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

(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 find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

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

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

above and across; more than

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

that have been left

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

in the near future

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

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

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

express in words

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

make square

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

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From this reading Vance Offers an Opinion (Saturday, June 15; 2 p.m.)

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

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

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

during the time that

From this reading We sat for a while smoking in silence, Vance gazing lazily out into Madison Square, Markham frowning deeply at the faded oil portrait of old Peter Stuyvesant that hung over the fireplace.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Presently Vance turned and contemplated the District Attorney with a faintly sardonic smile.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I say, Markham,” he drawled; “it has always been a source of amazement to me how easily you investigators of crime are misled by what you call clues.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You find a footprint, or a parked automobile, or a monogrammed handkerchief, and then dash off on a wild chase with your eternal _Ecce signum!_ ’Pon my word, it’s as if you chaps were all under the spell of shillin’ shockers.