Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor had he any intention of committing suicide.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

confined by bonds

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Nor had he any intention of committing suicide.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

the act of discovering something

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading He had read of the murder, and had been shocked, and, in his way, grieved.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Nor had he any intention of committing suicide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

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

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

go away from a place

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

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 LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

a particular point in time

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

a form of address for a man

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading He had read of the murder, and had been shocked, and, in his way, grieved.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor had he any intention of committing suicide.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

a brief written record

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

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

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

on the contrary

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had read of the murder, and had been shocked, and, in his way, grieved.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

except for; apart from

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading He had read of the murder, and had been shocked, and, in his way, grieved.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading Nor had he any intention of committing suicide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

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

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)

From this reading LING CHU--TORTURER Much had happened to Mr. Milburgh between the time of his discovery lying bound and helpless and showing evidence that he had been in the hands of a Chinese torturer and the moment he left Sam Stay.

having come into contact

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

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

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had read of the murder, and had been shocked, and, in his way, grieved.

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

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.

which person or people

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was not to save Odette Rider that he sent his note to Scotland Yard, but rather to avenge himself upon the man who had killed the only woman in the world who had touched his warped nature.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had the passports which he had secured a year before in readiness for such a step (he had kept that clerical uniform of his by him all that time) and was ready at a moment's notice to leave the country.