Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Each man was acting without a warrant.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

take into custody

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

commanding attention

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

an associate that one works with

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

characterized by great determination

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading Each man was acting without a warrant.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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 As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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

From this reading Each man was acting without a warrant.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

a full supply

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

with speed

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

the act of searching for something

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The police are empowered to arrest "on suspicion," and each of the three could produce proof in plenty to convict his man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time Clarke, determined to bring matters to a climax by arresting Janoc, was lurking about a corner of Old Compton Street, every moment expecting the passing of his quarry.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Each man was acting without a warrant.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

in or at the place that

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.

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

From this reading THE ARRESTS As Furneaux and Osborne were being driven rapidly to Poland Street, bent on the speedy release of Rosalind, Inspector Winter, for his part, was seeking for Furneaux in a fury of haste, eager to arrest his colleague before the latter could arrest Osborne.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Each man was acting without a warrant.

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

From this reading As for Winter, he knew that where Osborne was Furneaux would not be far that day.