Chapter III · The Man Who Did Not Pay

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

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

in addition

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

surprising greatly

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

from appearances alone

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

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

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

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From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

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From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

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

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

being eight more than forty

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

set up or found

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

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

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

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

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

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

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

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 The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

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

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

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From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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

From this reading Philip Bassard paid, and lived, for apparently the Crimson Circle kept faith; Jacques Rizzi, the banker, also paid, but in a panic.

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

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

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

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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

From this reading Benson, the railway lawyer, pooh-poohed the threat and was found dead by the side of his private saloon.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He died from natural causes a month later, having a weak heart.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading Mr. Derrick Yale, with his amazing gifts, ran down the coloured man who had crept into Benson’s private car and killed him before he threw the body from the window, and the coloured man was hanged, without, however, revealing the identity of his employer.

possessive form of “yale” — a university in Connecticut

From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.

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From this reading The police might sneer at Yale’s psychometrical powers--as they did--but within forty-eight hours he had led the police to the crimp’s house at Yareside and the dazed murderer had confessed.