Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

speak to

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

in addition

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

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

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

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

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

a person who collects things

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

being joined in close association

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

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From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

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From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

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

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

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

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

plural of “misprint” — a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Sending his name in to the head of the firm, he asked for an interview.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

in the near future

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

walk heavily

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

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

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

widely or fully known

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

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

From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.

which person or people

From this reading The first night of his sojourn in Paris was spent at the residence of a friend who was also a well-known Stamp Collector.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They dined at a Restaurant together, and spent the remainder of the evening at a Café discussing matters connected with their joint hobby.

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

From this reading Had one looked in upon Jacob Burrell then, as he sat sipping a glass of brandy and water, it would have been difficult to imagine that this man who was so emphatic and precise about Water Marks, Bâtonné Papers, Misprints, and Fudges, was in Paris for the sole reason of elucidating a terrible crime, and in the hope of bringing the criminal to justice.

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From this reading Next morning he was up early and, as soon as was compatible with calling hours, was on his way to the office of which Zevenboom had given him the address.