Chapter II

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

declared but not proved

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

divisible by two

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

at any time

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

usually; as a rule

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

the act of giving

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

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

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

of great significance or value

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

immediately past

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

engage in

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

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

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

not any; not one

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

on the contrary

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

carry out

From this reading Rumours concerning the internal administration, or rather maladministration of the Home began to take more definite form.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

a special situation

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

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

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

at the time that

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

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

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

during the time that

From this reading The man in the corner, ever conscious of any effect he produced upon my excited imagination, had paused for a while, giving me time, as it were, to co-ordinate in my mind the few simple facts he had put before me.

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

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I had no wish to make a remark, knowing of old that my one chance of getting the whole of his interesting argument was to offer neither comment nor contradiction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus, in the case of Miss Elliott, certain facts had begun to leak out, even before the inquest, with its many sensational developments.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “When a young, good-looking woman in the heyday of her success in an interesting profession,” he began at last, “is alleged to have committed suicide, the outside public immediately want to know the reason why she did such a thing, and a kind of freemasonic, amateur detective work goes on, which generally brings a few important truths to light.