Chapter XX

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

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

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

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

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

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

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

without deviation

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

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

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

the force of workers available

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

a building having a circular plan and a dome

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

term of address for a man

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

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

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

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

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

the improbability of a specified outcome

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was now well past mid-day on Saturday and nothing much could be done in the way of further enquiries in the City until the week-end was past.

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

From this reading The latter decided that the time was ripe for a reference to Sir Leward Marradine and together the three men discussed the situation and decided on the lines which future investigations should follow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

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

From this reading It would be much better to complete the enquiries about the Ethiopian and General Development Company first and so have something really definite with which to confront them.

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

From this reading It was clear that both Wraile and Lessingham—and probably Miss Saverel as well—must now be directly interrogated, but, apart from the unlikelihood of finding any of them now, neither Barrod nor Poole was in favour of approaching them in a half-hearted manner.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The Rotunda Mine Returning to Scotland Yard, Poole reported this new and significant development to Barrod.