Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

the state of being absent

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

(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 HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

react verbally

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

a youthful male person

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

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From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

at any time

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

set up or found

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

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

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

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

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

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From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

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

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

a small worthless amount

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

and nothing more

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

immediately past

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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 This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

and nothing more

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

a particular point in time

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

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

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

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

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

the local environment

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

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

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading This did not explain Jack's absence, however, and many telephone messages were sent to various parts of the town, enquiring for him.

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

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

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

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

at the time that

From this reading HOW IT ALL CAME OUT There had been a good deal of anxiety the night before when Jack had failed to return and all sorts of reasons were assigned for his absence.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

which person or people

From this reading Then late at night Dick's car was returned by a constable who said he had found it in the road just outside the town of Riverton and, recognizing it and knowing that there had been inquiries made about it, had brought it back.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Mr. Brooke reported his having been to the office and others remembered having seen him but where he had gone and why the car had been abandoned were puzzles that no one could solve.

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

From this reading When Jack himself appeared at the last moment and announced that he was ready to begin his examinations there was a general rejoicing but the mystery was as deep as ever for the boy would not answer any questions at the time, merely repeating that he had been detained but was glad that he was no later.