Chapter XIX · Resurgam

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

(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 Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

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

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

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From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

force somebody to do something

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

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

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

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

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

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

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

a message received and understood

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

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

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

absolutely essential

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

a brief written record

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

on one occasion

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

capable of being obtained

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

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

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

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

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

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

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

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

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

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

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pleased with the information, since the interview was likely to settle the question of the vicar's murder once and for all, Hendle took it upon himself to arrange matters.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without doubt Carrington would twist and turn like an eel in his efforts to escape from the corner in which the procurable evidence would place him.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading To compel plain speaking on the part of the slippery barrister, it was necessary that witnesses should be present for the purpose of proving beyond question his presence in Barship on the night of the crime.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Rupert, weary of mystery and worry, made up his mind that the man should be finally brought to book, and therefore went in search of Dr. Tollart.

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

From this reading Next evening Rupert received a curt note from Mallien stating that Carrington had replied to the effect that he would come down to Barship on the ensuing day, and would reach The Big House at twelve o'clock.