Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

in addition

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a quantity of money

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

From this reading THE TAXI-CAB DRIVER Mr. Tertius bought a copy of the newspaper, and standing aside on the pavement, read with much interest and surprise the story which Triffitt's keen appetite for news and ready craftsmanship in writing had so quickly put together.

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

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a feeling of craving something

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aroused to action

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

on or to one side

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

skill in an occupation or trade

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the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

the operator of a motor vehicle

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

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

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an event that happens

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

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

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

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

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

From this reading Happening to glance up from the paper in the course of his reading, he observed that several other people were similarly employed.

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

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in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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apprehended with certainty

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

the literary culture

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a form of address for a man

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to a great degree or extent

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kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

information about recent and important events

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From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

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discovered or determined by scientific observation

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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the paved surface of a thoroughfare

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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with speed

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interpret something that is written or printed

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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

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plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Indeed, people were beginning to chatter on the sidewalks, and at the doors of the shops.

in like or similar manner

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for that reason; with the result that

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having a supporting base

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(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

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the act of killing yourself

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

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From this reading THE TAXI-CAB DRIVER Mr. Tertius bought a copy of the newspaper, and standing aside on the pavement, read with much interest and surprise the story which Triffitt's keen appetite for news and ready craftsmanship in writing had so quickly put together.

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From this reading THE TAXI-CAB DRIVER Mr. Tertius bought a copy of the newspaper, and standing aside on the pavement, read with much interest and surprise the story which Triffitt's keen appetite for news and ready craftsmanship in writing had so quickly put together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

near that time or date

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

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in contact with each other or in proximity

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From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

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

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a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

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

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

From this reading The truth was that Triffitt had headed his column: "MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MR.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HERAPATH, M.P. IS IT SUICIDE OR MURDER?"--and as this also appeared in great staring letters on the contents bills which the newsboys were carrying about with them, and as Herapath had been well known in that district, there was a vast amount of interest aroused thereabouts by the news.

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

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

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in the company of; together with

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the act of creating written works

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