Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

any specific behavior

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

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

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

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

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

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From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

in a convenient manner

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

the act of discovering something

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

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From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

set up or found

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

at a previous time

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

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From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

in addition

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

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

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

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From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

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From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

immediately past

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

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

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Soho, hitherto, had remained outside the radius of his activity, but that he should have embraced it at last was not surprising; for Soho is the Montmartre of London and a land of many secrets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

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

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Formerly, he had used an East End opium den for this purpose, and, later, the resort known as the Joy-Shop.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading The usefulness of such a haunt was evident enough, since it might conveniently be employed as a place of rendezvous for Orientals--and furthermore enable the cunning Chinaman to establish relations with persons likely to prove of service to him.

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

From this reading That the Soho café should prove to be, if not the headquarters at least a regular resort of Dr. Fu-Manchu, was not too much to hope.

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

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE I could see that Nayland Smith counted the escape of the prisoner but a trivial matter by comparison with the discovery to which it had led us.