Chapter II · Chapter 2

a tapering point

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

any thing at all

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He had the assistance of his subordinate, Detective Rolfe.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

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From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He had the assistance of his subordinate, Detective Rolfe.

the act of discovering something

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

an association of criminals

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

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From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

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

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

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

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

killed unlawfully

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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From this reading He had the assistance of his subordinate, Detective Rolfe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading He had the assistance of his subordinate, Detective Rolfe.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

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

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

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

From this reading It was to his success in this famous case that he owed his promotion to Inspector.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

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

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the morning after the discovery of the murdered man's body, the two officers made their way to Tanton Gardens from the Hampstead tube station.

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

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.

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

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

which person or people

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Inspector Chippenfield, who had come into prominence in the newspapers as the man who had caught the gang who had stolen Lady Gladville's jewels--which included the most costly pearl necklace in the world--was placed in charge of the case.

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

From this reading So generous were the newspaper references to the acumen of these two terrors of the criminal classes that it was to be assumed that anything which inadvertently escaped one of them would be pounced upon by the other.