Chapter XXVIII · A Scrap of Paper

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

later than; following

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

declared but not proved

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

every person

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

promote the growth of

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

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From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

and nothing more

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

the act or process of producing something

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

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

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

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

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

a special situation

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

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

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

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

From this reading THE sudden death of Mrs. Verschoyle so appalled everyone, that the trial was adjourned.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What shall we do if she has destroyed it?" said Ronald, as they walked along.

at the time that

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading "Oh, she hasn't destroyed it," replied Vassalla's lawyer, whose name was Winks; "she would have produced it at the eleventh hour."

in the company of; together with

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

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

From this reading A great sensation was created when the report came out in the papers, and numerous were the theories as to how the trial would end, now the principal witness was dead.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading As a matter of fact, according to public opinion, the only thing that could prove the innocence of Vassalla, was the production of the letter written by the dead man, and alleged to have been stolen by Mrs. Verschoyle, and after the body had been removed, Ronald, in company with Foster and Vassalla's lawyer, went to look for it.