Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

in addition

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

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

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

a youthful male person

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

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

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

set up or found

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

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From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

past form of “harp” — come back to

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

a message received and understood

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

something that is lost

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

not able to be found

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

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

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

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From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

by chance

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

by chance

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

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

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

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

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

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

From this reading It was certainly strange how constantly the subject of the missing mummy came uppermost.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

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

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

which person or people

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading But Professor Braddock harped incessantly on his loss--which was perhaps natural--and Widow Anne also talked a great deal as to the possibility of the mummy, being found, as she hoped to learn by that means the name of the assassin who had strangled her poor boy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now Don Pedro de Gayangos appeared with the strange information that the weird relic of Peruvian civilization had been stolen from his father.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Apparently fate was not inclined to let the matter of the lost mummy drop, and was working round to a denouement, which would possibly include the solution of the mystery of Sidney Bolton's death.

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

From this reading Since it had disappeared and since the man who had brought it to England was dead, it might have been thought that nothing more would be said about the matter.