Chapter XXII · Carpentaria as Detective

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

with few mistakes

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a wide shallow inlet of the Arafura Sea in northern Australia

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

possessive form of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

administer a drug to

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

designed for or capable of a particular function or use

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

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

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

a message received and understood

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

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

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

of or relating to or designating narcotics

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

the local environment

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a separate part of a whole

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

in a polite manner

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

not used up

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

recurring again and again

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading Rivers repeated that, so far as he could judge, the narcotic employed was chloral hydrate, a drug more powerful than morphine, more effective in its action on the heart, and less annoying to other functional parts of the body.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

at the time that

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Carpentaria had had Pratt and the Soudanese carried to the strong-room, the heart of the City, where a chemist and Dr. Rivers had united to treat them for the effects of the narcotic which had evidently, by some means, been administered to them.

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

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a Caucasian

From this reading The three men, two white and one Ethiop, were thus alone together in the chamber.

which person or people

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will now relate to me, as accurately as you can,” said Carpentaria somewhat peremptorily to Pratt the chauffeur, “exactly what were the circumstances which led to your ceasing to be master of your car.”

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading When Rivers and the chemist had finished their ministrations, Carpentaria had politely intimated to them that he did not absolutely insist on their remaining--a piece of information which surprised the doctor, who, having been let into one of his director’s secrets, expected, with the confidence of youth, to be let into all of them.