Chapter III

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From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

gibberish and nonsense

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

(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 We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

in addition

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

for the reason that

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

intense or sharp

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

involving financial matters

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

pretentiously elegant

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

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From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

in a quizzical and questioning manner

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

get by special effort

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

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

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

not having official authority or sanction

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

not having had extensive practice

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.

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

From this reading Vance looked up with a slow smile, and regarded him quizzically.

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From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We often came together there, for we were all members of the club, and Markham frequently used it as a kind of unofficial up-town headquarters.* * The Stuyvesant was a large club, somewhat in the nature of a glorified hotel; and its extensive membership was drawn largely from the political, legal, and financial ranks.

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

From this reading Footprints in the Snow (Sunday, September 9) On the day following his decision, Markham and Vance and I were sitting in a secluded corner of the lounge-room of the Stuyvesant Club.

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

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “It’s bad enough to have half the people in this city under the impression that the District Attorney’s office is a kind of high-class collection agency,” he remarked that night, “without being necessitated to turn detective because I’m not given sufficient evidence, or the right kind of evidence, with which to secure convictions.”

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

From this reading “The difficulty would seem to be,” he returned, with an indolent drawl, “that the police, being unversed in the exquisite abracadabra of legal procedure, labor under the notion that evidence which would convince a man of ordin’ry intelligence, would also convince a court of law.