Chapter XIX

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

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

give sanction to

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

take into custody

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

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

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

recognizable; marked

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

increase twofold

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

usually; as a rule

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

a social unit living together

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

of great significance or value

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

engage in

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

the middle of the day

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

held or filled or in use

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

an angry dispute

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

cut with a saw

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

in a special manner

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

make steady

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

not in physical motion

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

required or under orders

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

express in words

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he was known not to be very steady, it was generally supposed that the old man did not altogether approve of his daughter’s engagement.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

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

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

in a chatty manner

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading “Mrs. Pitt, residing in the flat immediately below the one occupied by the Dykes, had stated, moreover, that on Wednesday the 18th, at about midday, she heard very loud and angry voices proceeding from above; Miss Amelia’s shrill tones being specially audible.

which person or people

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Shortly afterwards she saw Wyatt go out of the house; but the quarrel continued for some little time without him, for the neighbours could still hear Miss Amelia’s high-pitched voice, speaking very excitedly and volubly.

English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

a late time of life

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Two very important bits of evidence, I must tell you, had come to light, on the first day of the inquest, and had decided the police to make this double arrest.

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

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading “In the first place, according to one or two of the neighbours, who happened to know something of the Dyke household, Miss Amelia had kept company for some time with a young man named Alfred Wyatt; he was an electrical engineer, resided in the neighbourhood, and was some years younger than Miss Dyke.