Chapter XI

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

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

later than; following

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

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From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

set up or found

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

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From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

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From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

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

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

immediately past

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

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

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.

a male human offspring

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

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

From this reading During the run citywards Burnley had thought out his plan of campaign, and he began operations by taking Sergeant Hastings to his office and getting down the large scale map.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

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

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

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

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ‘Look here, Hastings,’ he said, when he had explained his theories and found what he wanted.

at the time that

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

in or at the place that

From this reading ‘Here’s John Lyons and Son, the carriers where Watty is employed, and from where the dray was hired.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

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

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

possessive form of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THE CASK AT LAST Inspector Burnley reached Scotland Yard, after dropping Constable Walker at his station with remarks which made the heart of that observer glow with triumph and conjured up pictures of the day when he, Inspector Walker, would be one of the Yard’s most skilled and trusted officers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see it’s quite a small place.