Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

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

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “Anyhow, there it is.”

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

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

-ing form of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

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

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

a state of active curiosity

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

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

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

by chance

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

express in words

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Anyhow, there it is.”

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

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

worried and uneasy

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

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

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

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

From this reading It was the seventh time he had said something like this, and his curiosity was still ungratified.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

at the time that

From this reading Shocking Ignorance of a Clergyman “Of course,” said Roger, disposing of a large mouthful of veal-and-ham pie, “of course when I say _murderer_, I may be exaggerating a trifle.”

which person or people

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

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

From this reading “Perhaps it would be safer to say, for the present, that it’s the thumb-print of a man who knows how Mrs. Vane met her death,” went on Roger, who was taking a malicious joy in deliberately thwarting his professional rival’s inquisitiveness.

but in spite of that

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You haven’t told me yet who he is, sir,” said the inspector patiently.