Chapter VII

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

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

anew

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

a borough of New York City

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

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

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

without deviation

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

set up or found

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

obtain

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

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

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

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

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

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

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

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

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

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

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

not any; not one

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Moreover, the man seemed, from Woodman’s description, quite a likely murderer.

term of address for a man

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

a share of something

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

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From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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From this reading If Walter Brooklyn had committed the murders, he stood to gain directly a considerable slice of Sir Vernon’s huge fortune.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading Evidence against Mr. Walter Brooklyn might be lacking; but certainly there was no lack of motive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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From this reading The Case Against Walter Brooklyn Inspector Blaikie left Carter Woodman’s office with the feeling that a new and unexpected light had been thrown on the tragedy, and that he had at least found a quite sufficient motive for both crimes.

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

From this reading Moreover, a considerable slice of the remainder would go to his step-daughter, Joan Cowper, and he might hope to despoil her again, as he had despoiled her of her mother’s money.