Chapter I

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

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

(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 By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

any thing at all

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

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

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

make calm or still

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

an occurrence of something

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

An underground room or vault beneath an ancient building, often used for storage or burials.

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a female human offspring

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

divisible by two

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

full of events or incidents

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

at any time

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a young female

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

highest in quality

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

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

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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 By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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 As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

cruel or inhumane treatment

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

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

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

not any; not one

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

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From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

cut with a saw

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Eyes partly closed, as he might be peacefully thinking, and no expression of fear or horror on his calm face.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

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

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

at the time that

From this reading As I look back on my life, eventful enough in spots, but placid, even monotonous in the long stretches between spots, I think the greatest thrill I ever experienced was when I saw the dead body of Sampson Tracy.

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

From this reading By CAROLYN WELLS Author _of_ “The Crime in the Crypt,” “All At Sea,” “Anything But the Truth,” “The Bronze Hand,” “The Daughter of the House,” “Face Cards,” “Feathers Left Around,” “The Fourteenth Key,” “The Furthest Fury,” “Prillilgirl,” “The Red-Haired Girl,” “The Vanity Case,” “Where’s Emily,” etc.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now add to your mental picture the fact that he had round his brow a few flowers arranged as a wreath.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Imagine to yourself a man, dead in his own bed, with no sign of violence or maltreatment.