Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

a tapering point

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

aggressively self-assured

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

for the reason that

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So did every one else at once.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

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From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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From this reading So did every one else at once.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So did every one else at once.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

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

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

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

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

provoking horror

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

and nothing more

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

on one occasion

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

and nothing more

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

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From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

with low volume

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

express in words

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So did every one else at once.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

the state of being contaminated

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

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

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

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

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

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

From this reading It was a good theory; and was held pretty generally, I fancy, even by the police.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

which person or people

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.

an affirmative

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

but in spite of that

From this reading The friend, weak and willing, committing a crime on behalf of his cowardly, yet more assertive friend who had tempted him to evil.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading FRIENDS "Yes," interrupted Polly eagerly, since, for once, her acumen had been at least as sharp as his, "but suspicion of that horrible crime only shifted its taint from one friend to another, and, of course, I know--" "But that's just it," he quietly interrupted, "you don't know--Mr. Walter Hatherell, of course, you mean.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "I say 'even' because they worked really hard in order to build up a case against young Hatherell, but the great difficulty was that of time.