Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

any thing at all

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

from appearances alone

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

a decorative pin worn by women

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

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

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

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

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

a message received and understood

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

killed unlawfully

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

and nothing more

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

avoid (one's assigned duties)

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, Hurd had learned that Grexon Hay not only was an old friend, but had been engaged to Maud for many months.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

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

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This information made him the more certain that Hay had robbed Beecot of the opal brooch at the time of the accident, and that it had passed from Mr. Hay's hands into those of the assassin.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

in the company of; together with

From this reading She could have gone up on learning from Hay that Aaron Norman was her husband--as I believe she did--and could then have made him give her the money, by threatening him with the murder of Lady Rachel.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder if Mrs. Krill murdered her husband in that cruel way," thought the detective, sitting over his tea; "but what could have been her object?

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading CAPTAIN JESSOP Apparently Matilda Junk was quite ignorant of anything being wrong about her ladies, although she did shirk the question regarding their possible visit to London in July.