Chapter XX

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

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

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

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

the act of discovering something

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

set up or found

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

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

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

immediately past

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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 Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

one who writes novels

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

something you have to do

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

having a point

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

with little or no delay

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

cut with a saw

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Indeed, a great many reporters had called at the hospital, but had been promptly sent empty away.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."

not in physical motion

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

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

From this reading At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY IS MADE On several occasions during the weary week that followed Inspector Warton called and saw me, but I always managed, by one subterfuge or another, to evade the more pointed of his questions.

(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 At last, one morning, I was declared convalescent and sufficiently well to be removed to my chambers.

which person or people

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The three men who had attacked Lola and myself that night knew from the papers that we both still lived as witnesses against them.

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

From this reading The nurses would not allow me to see the papers, but from Rayner I learnt that the more sensational section of the London Press had published reports headed, "Novelist Found Shot."