Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

later than; following

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

(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 It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

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

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

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

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

an instance of questioning

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

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

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

an act that fails

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

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

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

engage in

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

absolutely essential

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

not one, and not any

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

term of address for a man

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

express in words

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

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

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Eye-Witnesses Poole realized that before pinning the crime of murdering Sir Garth Fratten to any individual, he must first find out, or at any rate try to find out, how that murder had been committed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Preliminary investigations had suggested that none of these witnesses had any very different story to tell than had already been provided by Hessel, and it had not been thought necessary to call them for the initial stages of the Coroner’s enquiry.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

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

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Poole, however, had their addresses and, on the morning after his interview with Inez Fratten—and his failure to interview Ryland—he determined to make a round of visits and go exhaustively into the question of what the eye-witnesses of the accident had seen.

at the time that

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was clear enough _when_ it was done but, so far, in spite of the presence of a number of witnesses, it was not at all clear _how_ it was done.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading In addition to Hessel, a number of witnesses had written to or communicated in other ways with the police, offering to give evidence at the inquest as to the “accident” on the Duke of York’s Steps.