Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

in actual fact

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

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From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

having a base

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

an occurrence of something

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

an associate that one works with

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

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

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

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

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

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

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a native or resident of London

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

worried and uneasy

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Detective Barrant listened attentively, with the air of a man smiling to himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

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

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

your usual mood

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

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

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

not to be trusted

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

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

From this reading He was not actually doing so, but that was the impression conveyed by his keen bright eyes.

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

From this reading He was a Londoner, with an assured manner, and the conviction that his intelligence was equal to any call which might be made upon it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a slightly incredulous air Inspector Dawfield placed his London colleague in possession of his own knowledge of the facts of the case, based on the statements made to him by Mrs. Pendleton that morning and the facts as set forth in Sergeant Pengowan's report.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading By temperament he was restless, but his work had given him a philosophical outlook which in some measure counterpoised that defect by causing him to realize that life was a tricky and deceptive business in which intelligence counted for more than action in the long run.