Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

the termination of a meeting

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

later than; following

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

(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 Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

in addition

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

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

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

take exception to

From this reading The Coroner granted the Sergeant’s request without demur.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

difficult to describe

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Coroner granted the Sergeant’s request without demur.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

fasten with a hook

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

take the midday meal

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

on one occasion

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The Coroner granted the Sergeant’s request without demur.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

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

From this reading The Coroner granted the Sergeant’s request without demur.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading The latter’s first remark after lunch was surprising.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Bathurst Baits the Hook The inquest that afternoon took its course as Inspector Goodall had foreshadowed.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

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

From this reading Formal identification of the body was taken by the Coroner, and almost immediately afterwards, Sergeant Clegg asked for an adjournment.

which person or people

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Goodall attended—he told Anthony that he always made a special point of attending inquests—he had more than once during his career picked up an hitherto elusive trail from some unexpected turn an inquest had taken, and he also liked to have a good look at all the people who made it their business to be present—but Peter stayed in the house with Anthony.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Coroner granted the Sergeant’s request without demur.