Chapter II

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

(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 CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

aroused to action

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

being joined in close association

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

exhale hard

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

the first light of day

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

on a floor below

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

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From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

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From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

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From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

set up or found

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

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From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

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

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

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

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

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

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

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 CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

and nothing more

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim dwelt in a quarter of London greatly favoured by rank, fashion, and the children of Abraham.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

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

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

done under pressure

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

Identical; not different.

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

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 CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

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

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

a request to be present

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Just at daybreak Mr. Flurscheim had been aroused by the ringing of the burglar alarm, and, throwing on his dressing-gown, he had rushed downstairs.

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

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE GREUZE, SOME GENTILES, AND A JEW Later on that same morning all London was thrilled by the story of a sensational burglary at the house of Mr. Hildebrand Flurscheim, the noted connoisseur and dealer in objects of art.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading He had not been compelled to waste much breath before the summons was responded to, for a constable was almost instantly on the spot.

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

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

make whistling sounds

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There he had found the front door open, and, running into the street, he commenced to blow frantically the police whistle which he had in his hand--he always slept with a police whistle attached to a ribbon round his neck and with a revolver under his pillow.