Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

(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 As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

in addition

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

get the meaning of something

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

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

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

for the reason that

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

a government administrator

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

make or do or perform again

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

with your identity concealed

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a human being

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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 ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

established irrevocably

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading In the event of my death, my French colleagues will open the sealed packet containing this statement and the English Assistant Commissioner of the Special Branch responsible for international affairs will receive instructions to open that which I shall have lodged at Scotland Yard.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

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

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

full of trouble

From this reading Nothing is sacred to a valet, and from Casimir I counted upon learning the real reason which had led this nobleman to visit Paris at so troublous a time.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As I apprehend that I may be assassinated at any time, I propose to put upon record all that I have learned concerning the series of murders which I believe to be traceable to a certain person.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This matter properly commenced, then, with the visit to Paris, incognito, of the Grand Duke Ivan, that famous soldier of whom so much was expected, and because I had made myself responsible for his safety during the time that he remained in the French capital, I (also incognito be it understood) struck up a friendship with one Casimir, the Grand Duke's valet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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 ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading ZARA EL-KHALA The following statement which I, Gaston Max, am drawing up in duplicate for the guidance of whoever may inherit the task of tracing "The Scorpion"--a task which I have begun--will be lodged--one copy at the Service de Surete in Paris, and the other copy with the Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard.