in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently his prophecy had come true.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
Beryl's
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From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Apparently his prophecy had come true.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
Conniston
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From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
COUNTERPLOTS
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From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
set up or found
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
Guiseppe
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From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently his prophecy had come true.
how
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From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
Julius
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From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
a human being
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
PLOTSnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Apparently his prophecy had come true.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
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 But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
believed likely
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the story of Guiseppe, and the production of the handkerchief marked with Beryl's name seemed to put the matter beyond doubt.
Tolomeo
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From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Apparently his prophecy had come true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLOTS AND COUNTERPLOTS On hearing from Tolomeo that Beryl was the guilty person, Durham was not so surprised as he might have been.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
at the time that
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had always suspected that Julius was in some way connected with the crime, although he had not thought him personally guilty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Durham remembered how Conniston had always said that when the lost handkerchief was found the assassin would be identified.
