Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

anew

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

(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 "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

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From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

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

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

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From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

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

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

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From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

of an obscure nature

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

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

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

according to the clock

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

a person who represents others

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

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 HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

express a supposition

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

in the direction of

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

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

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.

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

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

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

From this reading They were representative journals of the past week, and he scanned their columns carefully.

which person or people

From this reading Kitson, who was dining with a friend in the restaurant of the hotel, came up toward nine o'clock and stood looking with amusement at the detective's silent labours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading Now and again he would cut out a paragraph and in one case half a column.

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 HILDA GLAUM LEADS THE WAY Beale had a long consultation with McNorton at Scotland Yard, and on his return to the hotel, had his dinner sent up to Kitson's private room and dined amidst a litter of open newspapers.

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

From this reading "You're making a deplorable litter in my room," he said, "but I suppose there is something very mysterious and terrible behind it all.