Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

in addition

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

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

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

a fraudulent or duplicitous representation

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

move gently or carefully

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

at any time

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

an occurrence of something

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

the act of departing

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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 Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

absolutely essential

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

not any; not one

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading A book was mutually agreed upon, in this instance "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Conan Doyle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

except if; if not

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There was also a telegraph code agreed upon, by which cipher telegrams could be sent; a method used before, but always comparatively safe.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

(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 The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The word, counting from the bottom of the page, was to be indicated by the first number, the page itself by the second; so that to read it would be impossible, unless the reader knew to what volume the numbers referred, as well as the edition selected.

at the time that

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

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

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They understood each other perfectly when Stolliker left to catch his train, and in his own mind there was not a doubt but that he should be able to prove Pierrepont's guilt with almost greater ease than he had ever settled a case before.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Before leaving for Mexico there was a long, detailed conversation between Stolliker and Carlita, a conversation in which he fully outlined to her the part it would be necessary for her to play--a line of action to which she offered no word of objection, though her whole soul rebelled against such duplicity.