Chapter XIII · Lanwin Grange

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

anew

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

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From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

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

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

divisible by two

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

the act of departing

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

fraught with danger

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

express in words

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

with speed

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He did not dare to call again on Shepworth, lest he should say too much.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

under normal conditions

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

precisely as stated

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading Since she had said so much he would have forced her to say all, in order to get at the truth as speedily as possible; but Lord Prelice was new to the business, and his emotions were not entirely under control.

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

From this reading On leaving Alexander Mansions he felt that he was in possession of a most dangerous and perilous secret, the publication of which would cause even a greater sensation than that produced by the crimes themselves.

which person or people

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The shock of learning that Mrs. Rover was the woman who had been brought by Agstone into Number Forty was very great, and quite confused Prelice's usually strong brain.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his profession, a legitimate detective would have waited to question Mrs. Rover.