Chapter XX

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

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

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From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

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

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

form the substance of

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

a room used for dining

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

any strong feeling

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

the act of departing

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

for more time

From this reading Marceline replied that the revolver was no longer in its drawer.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

not any; not one

From this reading Marceline replied that the revolver was no longer in its drawer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Marceline replied that the revolver was no longer in its drawer.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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 THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marceline replied that the revolver was no longer in its drawer.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

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

From this reading "We are now going to accompany this newspaper man to the crime in Bac Street," he went on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

at the time that

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE STORY OF THE CALF Marceline had risen and gone to her bedroom as much to hide her emotion as to ascertain whether the nickel-plated revolver was still in its drawer.

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

From this reading Theophrastus begged her to compose herself, and declared, in a tone which admitted of no contradiction, that since the revolver was not in its drawer, it must be somewhere else, and it was a matter of no importance whatever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When she came back into the dining-room, Theophrastus asked her what was the matter with her.