Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

put in effect

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

later than; following

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

being joined in close association

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

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

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

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

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

a male human offspring

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

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

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

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

From this reading Fairchild did not show the item to Harry.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An opportunity had arisen for them, and they had seized upon it.

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

From this reading There was little that it could accomplish, and besides, he felt that his comrade had enough to think about.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The unexpected turn of the coroner's inquest had added to the heavy weight of Harry's troubles; it meant the probability in the future of a grand jury investigation and the possible indictment as accessory after the fact in the murder of "Sissie" Larsen.

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

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not that Fairchild had been influenced in the slightest by the testimony of Crazy Laura; the presence of Squint Rodaine and his son had shown too plainly that they were connected in some way with it, that, in fact, they were responsible.