Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

Having no one else present.

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

regarded with aversion

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

divisible by two

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

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From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

and nothing more

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

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

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

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

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

any region lying in or toward the north

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

and nothing more

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

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From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

move hurridly

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

carry out

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

not eternal

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

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

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The Van Huysmans, and, of course, Lord Lester Leighton, were to remain in London until the end of the Season.

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

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

at the time that

From this reading They were both excellent sailors, and both disliked crowds, especially when the said crowds were pleasure-hunting.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading MURDER BY SUGGESTION Two days later the Marmions left London for Copenhagen, whence they intended to take a trip among the Baltic Islands, now looking their brightest and prettiest, then up along the Norwegian Fiords, just before the tourist rush began, and finally across from Trondjem to Iceland.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

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

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, they had now a particular reason for being alone that they might enjoy together--they, the only two mortals who could do so--the countless marvels of that new existence which had now become possible for them.

belonging to which person

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Where, too, could they do this to more advantage than in the ancient Northland, whose marvellous past would now be to them even as the present of their own temporal lives?