Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

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

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

an abstract part of something

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

past form of “elucidate” — make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

divisible by two

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

possessive form of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

a particular point in time

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The precaution is a useful one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The precaution is a useful one.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

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 Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

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

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

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

From this reading There are statements, reports, conclusions--the case complete up to the moment he left it.

being of use or service

From this reading The precaution is a useful one.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

at the time that

From this reading And even when the detectives, like hounds baffled at a scent, are called off, there remains the gambler's element of luck.

during the time that

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

which person or people

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Unless a case is elucidated within a day or two of the commission of an offence the first hot pursuit resolves itself into a dogged, wearisome but untiring watchfulness on the part of the C.I.D. A case is never abandoned while there remains a chance, however slight, of running a criminal to earth.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at 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 Even if the man who had original charge of the case should be dead when some new element re-opens an inquiry, the result of his work is always available, stored away in the Registry at Scotland Yard.