Chapter XIII

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

possessive form of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

take into custody

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

butter creamed with white wine and shallots and parsley

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

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

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

concealing something under the ground

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

death of a person

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading And yet Winter hesitated....

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

a high ranking police officer

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

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

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

immediately past

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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 There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

possessive form of “osborne” — English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

(historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

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

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

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

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And Furneaux had visited Rose de Bercy that night--had been seen by Bertha Seward, the actress's cook!

make a vow; promise

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

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

From this reading Was not this fact, added to the fact that Furneaux was seen in Osborne's museum before the murder--was it not enough to justify--indeed, enough to demand--Furneaux's arrest straight away?

at the time that

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

which person or people

From this reading There lay that long sought-for Saracen dagger at last: and Furneaux had it, had been caught burying it in the grave of her who had been killed by it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OSBORNE MAKES A VOW When Inspector Winter returned to his office from the cemetery he sat at his desk, gazing at the two daggers before him, and awaiting the coming of Clarke, from whom he expected to receive a full report of an interview with Pauline Dessaulx in connection with the disappearance of Rosalind.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet Winter hesitated....