Chapter XIV · "Dust to Dust."

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

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

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

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

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From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

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From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

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From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

capable of being obtained

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

having a point

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

earlier in time

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

the act of searching for something

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Clyde had exonerated herself; she had proved the innocence of Lester; so the obtainable evidence now pointed to the guilt of Lovel.

explained or answered

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

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

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

believed likely

From this reading Herne and Iris believed that he had committed the crime; Brent and Miss Clyde insisted that he was innocent; and Gran Jimboy, for a reason of her own, had provided a lying alibi to extricate the suspected man from a dangerous position.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

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

From this reading Instead of suspecting three people, as he had done prior to his visit, Paul now directed his energies to the discovery of the guilt of one, and that one, as may be guessed, was Lucas Lovel.

at the time that

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

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

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

in a wise manner

From this reading When Paul returned to Barnstead he felt satisfied that he had done wisely in seeking the confidence of Miss Clyde.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without doubt her statement had simplified matters in connection with the crime, although it had not altogether solved the mystery which shrouded the death of Milly.