Chapter V

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

later than; following

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

(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 Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

with awareness

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

containing errors or alterations

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

to come or go into

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

set up or found

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

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

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

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

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

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

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

and nothing more

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

killed unlawfully

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

without a sound

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

and nothing more

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

an angry dispute

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

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

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

precisely as stated

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

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

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

at the time that

From this reading THE trial took place after a considerable interval, for the assizes were just over when the man was killed.

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

From this reading The stick which was found by the body of the murdered man was Jim’s stick, with his initials upon it, in a silver band--alas, his mother’s gift.

which person or people

From this reading He was proved to have had a desperate quarrel with the man, who was one of those who had corrupted and misled him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In that dreadful time of suspense and misery proof after proof accumulated slowly with a gradual drawing together as of the very web of fate.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Then the _alibi_ which had seemed at first so strong disappeared into worse than nothing when examined: for Jim had been seen on his flight home; he had been seen to enter furtively and noiselessly into his mother’s house, though the servants were ready to swear that he had not gone out that night; and all the precautions he had taken, instead of bringing him safety, only made his position worse, being shown to be precautions consciously taken against a danger foreseen.