Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

possessive form of “daphne” — any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Poole had to think, and decide, quickly.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What was Ryland Fratten doing here?

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading What was Ryland Fratten doing here?

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

with speed

From this reading Poole had to think, and decide, quickly.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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From this reading What was Ryland Fratten doing here?

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

cut with a saw

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Poole had to think, and decide, quickly.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

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

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.

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

From this reading Poole gave a quick glance at his companion’s face and saw that its expression had changed slightly, from astonishment to puzzlement—there was a slight frown of thought on Inez’s brow as her eyes followed Ryland’s retreating form.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was Ryland Fratten doing here?

the general location where something is

From this reading He had said that he did not know the whereabouts of “Daphne”; Inez Fratten presumably had not told him—she had said that she had not seen Ryland since she picked up Daphne’s trail.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Method Whether Fratten recognized him or not, the detective could not be certain; he did not appear to look at him, but turned away and walked off at the same pace as before.