Chapter XIII · Arthur Ferris

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

any specific behavior

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

take into custody

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

being joined in close association

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

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

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

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From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

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

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

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

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

for more time

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

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From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

not any; not one

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

a human being

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

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From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

get by special effort

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

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

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

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

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The unexpected discovery that Ferris had pawned the necklace, spurred Gebb to unusual activity.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

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

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

which person or people

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ornament corresponded in every way with the description furnished by Prain; and the individual, on the evidence of his appearance, and of the birth-mark on his right cheek, could not be mistaken for any one but Ferris.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Furthermore, his connection with Edith, who in her turn was connected with the murdered woman, gave colour to Gebb's assumption that Ferris was the guilty person.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading These worthy Jews he questioned closely concerning the necklace, and the man who had pawned it.

but in spite of that

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading No longer doubtful how to act, he hastened to procure a warrant of arrest against the young man; yet before doing so, and to be certain that his belief was not a false one, he called first at Aaron and Nathan's.