Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

deem to be

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

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From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

set up or found

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

go away from a place

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

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

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

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

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

killed unlawfully

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

plural of “mutter” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

according to the clock

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

a group of people who work together

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

a borough of New York City

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

be standing; be upright

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

carry out

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

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

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

a special situation

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Let’s consider this thing in its most elementary light.

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

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This man, attempting to leave, pushes his way past the victim who before he dies mutters, ‘Murder!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.

which person or people

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

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

From this reading He is discovered by a man named William Pusak, a clerk of an inferior type of intelligence, who is sitting five seats away in the same row.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “These, roughly, are the facts: A man of shady character, Monte Field, probable head of a vast criminal organization, with undoubtedly a host of enemies, is found murdered in the Roman Theatre ten minutes before the end of the second act, at precisely 9:55 o’clock.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE QUEENS TAKE STOCK “Let’s see where we stand,” continued Ellery without pausing.