Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

an expert or collector of antiquities

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

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

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

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From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

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From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

of the present time and place

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

set down according to a plan

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

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

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

not any; not one

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

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

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

become active

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Once more the press must be made use of--the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Carswell must be noised abroad in the next morning's papers.

a request to be present

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there the detective laid down a firm outline of the next immediate procedure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

the act of using

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

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

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

(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 THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The old antiquary walked away obviously nettled that he was not allowed to pursue his investigations further; Betty Fosdyke and the solicitor went across to the hotel in deep conference; the Earl accompanied Starmidge and Polke to the police-station.

at a wholesale price

From this reading It was of no use to half-do things, he said--they must rouse wholesale attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUMMONS The search-party separated outside the bank, not too well satisfied with the result of its labours.