Chapter VI

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

(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 The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

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

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

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

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

with neatness

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

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

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

with respect to science; in a scientific way

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

carry out

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading THE attorney for the Republic called in the Examining Magistrate.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

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

From this reading Nothing more was to be done.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "One might well take it for the work of a professional butcher."

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The Magistrate had studied the position of the corpse, examined the wound, and now, having told M. Ginory his impressions, he did not hide from him his belief that the crime had been committed by a professional, as the stroke of the knife across the throat had been given neatly, scientifically, according to all the established rules.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, without doubt, M. Ginory; but one does not know.