Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

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From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

in a vicious manner

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

a period of 100 years

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

the act of constructing something

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

placed crosswise

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

give a description of

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

half the width of an em

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

set up or found

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

of great significance or value

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

most important element

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

killed unlawfully

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

not any; not one

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

generous in assistance to the poor

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

unusual or striking

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

widely or fully known

From this reading A well-known figure in London Society, Mr. Thornton Lyne, head of an important commercial organisation, a poet of no mean quality, and a millionaire renowned for his philanthropic activities, was found dead in Hyde Park in the early hours of this morning, in circumstances which admit of no doubt that he was most brutally murdered.

at the time that

From this reading He had crossed the main drive which runs parallel with the Bayswater Road, when his attention was attracted to a figure lying on the grass near to the sidewalk.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

which person or people

From this reading He made his way to the spot and discovered a man, who had obviously been dead for some hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.

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

From this reading "At half-past five, Thomas Savage, a bricklayer's labourer employed by the Cubitt Town Construction Company, was making his way across Hyde Park _en route_ to his work.

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

From this reading FOUND IN LYNE'S POCKET "The London police are confronted with a new mystery, which has features so remarkable, that it would not be an exaggeration to describe this crime as the Murder Mystery of the Century.