Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

an occurrence of something

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

placed crosswise

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

in a helpless manner

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

and nothing more

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

above and across; more than

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

carry out

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

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

From this reading The two men had together interviewed Felix and Bonchose and some other small inquiries had been made, the only point of importance discovered being that the late Miss Devine had crossed from Calais to Folkestone on the Sunday in question and had been alone on deck, both her maids having been helplessly ill.

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

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

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

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Heppenstall had returned from Denmark rather earlier than was expected, and had already studied the documents received from the prosecution, as well as Clifford’s notes of what he had learnt.

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

From this reading The meeting on this evening was to formulate a policy, to decide on the exact line which the defence should take.

which person or people

From this reading GEORGES LA TOUCHE Some days later Mr. Clifford and Mr. Lucius Heppenstall, K.C.--who were close personal friends--dined together at the former’s residence, intending afterwards to have a long chat over the case.