Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

later than; following

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

(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 He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

any thing at all

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

out of bed

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

being one more than ten

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

divisible by two

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

with official authorization

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

killed unlawfully

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

according to the clock

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

and nothing more

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

a human being

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

believed likely

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

up to a particular time

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

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

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.

during the time that

From this reading He would act on Avice Harborough's suggestion, and, while watching the trend of affairs on behalf of the suspected man, would find out all he could about the murdered one.

which person or people

From this reading At that moment--so far as Brereton knew--there was only one person in Highmarket who was likely to know anything about Kitely: that person, of course, was the queer-looking housekeeper.

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

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Harborough, who had been formally arrested and charged by the police after the conversation at the police-station, was not produced in court until eleven o'clock, by which time the whole town and neighbourhood were astir with excitement.

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

From this reading He accordingly determined, even at that early stage of the proceedings, to have Miss Pett in the witness-box.

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

From this reading ANTECEDENTS During the interval which elapsed between these early morning proceedings and the bringing up of Harborough before the borough magistrates in a densely-packed court, Brereton made up his mind as to what he would do.