Chapter XV

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

a slight indication

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

gotten under control

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

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From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

the act of departing

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

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From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

ten 10s

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

a message received and understood

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

immediately past

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

the discharge of a fluid from some container

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

having open interstices or resembling a web

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading His enquiries into the leakage of information contained in the Foreign Office despatches had at last borne fruit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

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

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

being of use or service

From this reading The detective had counted a great deal upon obtaining useful information about Hora from his lodger.

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

From this reading He had learned that Lynton Hora had been a large speculator for the fall which had taken place upon the publication of the stolen information, and that the Commandatore had netted at least one hundred thousand pounds as the result.

which person or people

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.

belonging to which person

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY FINDS A CLUE Inspector Kenly had good cause for regretting the departure of the man whose arrival in his home had been the source of so much annoyance to him, for Cornelius Jessel had become possessed of professional interest to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been easy to identify the successful speculator with the pseudo-clergyman who had called upon Cornelius Jessel.