Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

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

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

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

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

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

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

an occurrence of something

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

set up or found

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

plural of “generality” — an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

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

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

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

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

a message received and understood

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

engage in

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

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

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

not any; not one

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

held or filled or in use

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

from appearances alone

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

dangerous to yourself or your interests

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

express in words

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

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

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

up to a particular time

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

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

From this reading The two men talked generalities for some time, and then the lawyer came to business.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

not important

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He found him seated in his cell, his head on his hands, and an expression of deep gloom upon his face.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

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

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FELIX TELLS A SECOND STORY The next day Mr. Clifford was occupied with various technical formalities, and in obtaining from the authorities such information as was then available about the case, and it was not till the following morning he set out to make the acquaintance of his client.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Now, Mr. Felix,’ he said, ‘I want you please to tell me everything you know of this unhappy affair--everything, no matter how seemingly minute or unimportant.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Remember--I cannot impress it on you too strongly--for a man in your position it is suicidal to withhold information.