used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
Abbershaw
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From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
Adelphi
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From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
anew
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
confederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
Coombe
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From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
DeadwoodnounUS /ˈdedwʊd/
a branch or a part of a tree that is dead
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
Dudley
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From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
ExplainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
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 Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
the force of workers available
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
and nothing more
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
not used up
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
not in physical motion
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
von
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From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Faber was still suffering from concussion, and there seemed every likelihood of his remaining under medical supervision for the term of his imprisonment at least.
WattnounUS /wɑːt/
a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr Watt Explains After dinner one evening in the following week, Abbershaw held a private consultation on the affair in his rooms in the Adelphi.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every day it became increasingly clear that they would not be heard of again for some time.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Since von Faber and his confederates were wanted men, the County Police had handed over their prisoners to Scotland Yard; and in the light of preliminary legal proceedings, sufficient evidence had been forthcoming to render the affair at Black Dudley merely the culminating point in a long series of charges.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not put the case before his friend, Inspector Deadwood, for a reason which he dared not think out, yet his conscience forbade him to ignore the mystery surrounding the death of Colonel Coombe altogether.
