Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

in addition

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

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From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

command with authority

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

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From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

a room where books are kept

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

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From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

in a special manner

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

your usual mood

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

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

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading And he was deeply interested in learning that Phyllis had been at Gleason’s rooms the afternoon of the murder, and he wanted the matter cleared up to his own satisfaction.

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

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

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

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

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

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.

in or at the place that

From this reading Philip and Phyllis Philip Barry, though of the artistic temperament common to his calling, had also a businesslike instinct that prompted him to straight-forward measures in any case where he was specially interested.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore, he went to Phyllis herself and inquired concerning it.

a Caucasian

From this reading They were alone, in the Lindsays’ library, and Phyllis, looking demure enough in a little white house gown, was in perverse mood.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Were you at Mr Gleason’s that day?” was his somewhat direct way of opening the conversation.