Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

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

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

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

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

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From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

reserved in advance

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

wanted intensely

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

command with authority

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

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From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

a serious crime (such as murder or arson)

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

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

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

a search for knowledge

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

a narrow way or road

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

and nothing more

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

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

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

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From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

carry out

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

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

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The circumstances which led up to her disappearance and the partners of her flight are already well known to you.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading My orders having only reached me in the early morning, the theft having presumably been committed during the night previous to Sunday, September 21, I was unable to ascertain through the tourist agencies whether any and what tickets had been booked in the directions indicated.

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

From this reading [_The Statement of Domenico Falfani, confidential agent, made to his employers, Messrs. Becke and Co., of the Private Inquiry Offices, 279 St. Martin's Lane, W.C._] I propose, gentlemen, to set down here at length the story of my mission, and the events which befell me from the time I first received my instructions.

which person or people

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.

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

From this reading The only indication given me, as you are aware, was that I might take it for granted that she would go abroad and probably by the most direct route to the South, to Switzerland and across the Alps into Italy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You desired me to pursue and call to strict account a certain lady of title, who had fallen away from her high estate and committed an act of rank felony.