Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

speak to

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

set up or found

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

a man of refinement

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

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

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

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From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

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

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

immediately past

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

and nothing more

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

above and across; more than

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

a member of a police force

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

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

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

term of address for a man

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

express a supposition

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

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

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

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

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

someone who visits

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

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

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "His brother!" whispered Polke, as he handed a chair to the visitor.

which person or people

From this reading "I have not only read about it in the newspapers," answered the visitor, "but I last night--very late--received a telegram from my brother's clerk--Mr. Simmons--who evidently found my address at my brother's rooms.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER Polke hastily followed the policeman from the room--to return immediately with a quiet-looking elderly gentleman in whom Neale and Starmidge saw a distinct likeness to the dead man.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

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

From this reading "And you thought you'd better come over, I suppose?"

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

From this reading "So you've seen about this in the newspapers, sir?" he went on, turning to Mr. Leonard Hollis.