aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
checkmating
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From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
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 No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
immediately past
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
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 I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
Lumley
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From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
Pavia
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From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
Pitt-Heron
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From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
Power-House
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From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
Saronov
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From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I FIND SANCTUARY My nervousness and indecision dropped from me at the news.
a special situation
From this reading No doubt I knew little and could prove nothing about the big thing, the Power-House, but conspiracy to murder is not the lightest of criminal charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
Tuke
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From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
Tuke's
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From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was beginning to see my way to checkmating my friend, at least so far as Pitt-Heron was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I believed that it would not be hard to prove his identity with Pavia and his receipt of the telegram from Saronov; Tuke was his creature, and Tuke's murderous mission was his doing.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had won the first round, and I would win the last, for it suddenly became clear to me that I had now evidence which would blast Lumley.
