Chapter V

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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From this reading "Ah!" he exclaimed.

in addition

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

at any time

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Ah!" he exclaimed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "She was one too many for him.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "She was one too many for him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "She was one too many for him.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

cut with a saw

From this reading Now he saw why.

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

From this reading "She was one too many for him.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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 He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

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 He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "She was one too many for him.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading THE POLICE RETURN Hetherwick now began to arrive at something like an understanding of a matter that had puzzled him ever since and also at the time of the conversation between Hannaford and his companion in the train.

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

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He had noted then that whatever it was that Hannaford was telling, he was telling it as a man tells a story against himself; there had been signs of amused chagrin and discomfiture in his manner.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Now he saw why.