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 As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

later than; following

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

eagerly desirous

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

without deviation

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

the act of discovering something

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

put on clothes

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

death of a person

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

a social unit living together

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

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

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

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

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

in the near future

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

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

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

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

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the result of deliberating fully upon the anxious problem before them, he and Gifford had come to the conclusion that it might be a grave mistake to try to keep secret the maid's discovery.

precisely as stated

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

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

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

at the time that

From this reading Gifford was to follow half an hour later, when they would have a conference with the Morristons and afterwards, with their approval, go into the town and see the chief constable on the subject.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accordingly it was arranged that Kelson should arrive first and have a private interview with Muriel Tredworth with a view to ascertaining finally and for certain whether she could in any way account for the stain on her dress.

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

From this reading It would doubtless by this time have become a subject of gossip and speculation in the household and consequently would very soon become public.

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

From this reading GIFFORD'S COMMISSION Next morning directly after breakfast Kelson started for Wynford Place.