Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

matters of personal concern

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

(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 All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

any person at all

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

any thing at all

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

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

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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 I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

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

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

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

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

not any; not one

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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 FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading All that I had learned--and this was little enough--I had learned more or less by accident.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading I had no absolute proof, remember, that he knew anything of the private affairs of the Hindu, and no further reference to a scorpion had been made by anyone using the cafe telephone.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But I came to the conclusion that a visit to London might be advisable.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

look attentively

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.

belonging to which person

From this reading I had caused a watch to be kept upon the man Miguel, whose establishment seemed to be a recognized resort of shady characters.

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 FIGHT IN THE CAFE New Scotland Yard had been advised that any reference to a scorpion, in whatever form it occurred, should be noted and followed up, but nothing had resulted and as a matter of fact I was not surprised in the least.