Chapter XV

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

a theatrical performer

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

later than; following

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

anew

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

(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 His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

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

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

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

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

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From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

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From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

set up or found

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

set up or found

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

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

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

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

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

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

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

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

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

and nothing more

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

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

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

take the midday meal

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

not any; not one

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

and nothing more

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

never-ceasing

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

on the contrary

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

in the near future

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

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

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

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

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He was almost certain that it was there he had been introduced to the man, and the only course seemed to be that of waiting until he turned up again, or his name somehow came back to mind.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

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

From this reading To and Fro It was by a fortunate accident that Ellery had been able so soon to establish his _alibi_.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Still, it was just possible that Ellery had met the man at his other Club in the Adelphi, and he got on a bus and went there to pursue his inquiries.

in or at the place that

From this reading After drawing blank at the Chelsea Arts Club, he had had very little of an idea where he should try next.

belonging to which person

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His success was no better, although he remained there to lunch and made persistent inquiries of his fellow-members for an actor whose name began with an F. The afternoon found him walking rather disconsolately down the Strand not at all certain where to go next.