Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

(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 Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

form a curve

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

being very thin

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

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

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

take exception to

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

a quick look

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

not accessible to view

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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 "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

the force of workers available

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

of or relating to or characteristic of the country of Romania or its people or languages

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

having a supporting base

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading You can all see that Bernard Jenin is not here; ask your Roumanian baron if he can suggest any corner in which a fugitive could still be hidden."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

express in words

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

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

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

(Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading Quite a number of men came tumbling out on to the terrace, and the old lady appeared behind them at the kitchen door; she was like a Valkyrie of old, and the men quailed before her as trees bend before a gale.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

at the time that

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

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

From this reading _In which we catch a glimpse of the shadow of Napoleon the Great_ The Problem-hunter and the Austrian detective remained standing together, and watching from behind the curtains a commotion at the house.

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

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Some kind of dispute seemed to be taking place there, the cause of which became apparent when they heard Lona Ivanovna's commanding voice exclaiming: "Out you all go!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, goodness me, men, you have your precious master there, haven't you?" said she, pointing one long, bony finger at the baron; "he can tell you that there isn't a spot the size of a farthing in this house, which hasn't been examined.