Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

anew

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

(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 The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

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From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

having knowledge of

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

a room used for dining

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

having lost your job

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

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

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

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

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

of great significance or value

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

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

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

a message received and understood

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

not any; not one

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

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

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

above and across; more than

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

almost; nearly

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

unusual or striking

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

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

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

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

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

in a serious manner

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

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

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

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

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That supposition took no cognizance of the servants, but Caldew had all along eliminated the servants in his consideration of the crime.

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

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

at the time that

From this reading The most important fact leading to that inference was that she alone, of all the inmates of the moat-house the previous night, was out of the dining-room when the murder was committed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading On his way to Chidelham, Caldew again pondered over the murder, and for the first time seriously asked himself whether Miss Heredith could have committed the crime.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In reviewing the whole of the circumstances by the light of the information his sister had given him, it now seemed to him that Miss Heredith fitted into the crime in a remarkable way.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had glanced at that possibility before, and had practically dismissed it on the score of lack of motive, but his sister's story of the differences between Miss Heredith and her nephew's wife supplied that deficiency in a startling degree.