Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

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

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

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

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

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

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

of great significance or value

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

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

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

and nothing more

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

adapted to social or economic change

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

express in words

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

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

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

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

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

the act of testing something

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and has need to be, since most fiction is founded on truth.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

habitually speaking the truth

From this reading There is a strangeness in the story of "The Man Who Knew" which brings it into the category of veracious history.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

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

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.

which person or people

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading Those practiced readers who begin this narrative with the weary conviction that they are merely to see the workings out of a conventional record of crime, of love, and of mystery may be urged to pursue their investigations to the end.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS The writer pauses here to say that the story of "The Man Who Knew" is an unusual one.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is reconstructed partly from the reports of a certain trial, partly from the confidential matter which has come into the writer's hands from Saul Arthur Mann and his extraordinary bureau, and partly from the private diary which May Nuttall put at the writer's disposal.