Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading "The Scorpion" had scored a point.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

aroused to action

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

harassment especially of a tethered animal

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading "The Scorpion" had scored a point.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

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

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

in an injudicious manner

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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 What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

the discharge of a fluid from some container

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

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

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "The Scorpion" had scored a point.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading The man of the scar might have been looking for me as I was looking for him.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading "The Scorpion" had scored a point.

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

From this reading "The Scorpion" had scored a point.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading On the other hand, the leakage might be in Paris--or in my correspondence system.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

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

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

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

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

at the time that

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BAITING THE TRAP The following morning I spent at home, in my modest rooms, reviewing my position and endeavouring to adjust my plans in accordance with the latest development.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading What had aroused the suspicions of "Le Balafre," I knew not; but I was inclined to think that he had been looking from some window or peep-hole in the narrow street with the wooden houses when I had, injudiciously, followed him there.