Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

(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 Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

(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 was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

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

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

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From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

possessive form of “brooklyn” — a borough of New York City

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

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

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

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

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

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From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

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

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

involving financial matters

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

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

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

immediately past

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

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

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

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

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

try to get or reach

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

carry out

From this reading It did not take the inspector long to prove beyond doubt that Woodman was in a state of serious financial embarrassment.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

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

From this reading On the Tiles Inspector Blaikie had received very definite instructions from the superintendent as to the course of investigation which he was to follow up.

belonging to which person

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.

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

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Side by side with this line of investigation, he had intended to look further into his own private suspicions of Ellery; but these, which had been almost removed by his last talk with the superintendent, were finally dispelled by a further talk with William Gloucester.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading He was to find out all he could about Woodman’s financial circumstances, and he was to seek for proof that Woodman had been in possession of Walter Brooklyn’s walking-stick.

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

From this reading Ellery’s _alibi_ was good enough: Carter Woodman was the man whose every concern he must scrutinize if he would find the murderer.