Chapter IX

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

how long something has existed

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

(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 This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

disposed to please

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

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

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

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From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

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

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

opinion or judgment

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

a long fixed look

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

an established custom

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

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

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

of great significance or value

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

being deepest within the self

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

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From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

something that is lost

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

English painter (1887-1976)

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

used to form the superlative

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

above and across; more than

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

a human being

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

on the contrary

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

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From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

except for; apart from

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

from appearances alone

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

interact in a certain way

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading That unfortunate, having by that time relaxed his self-guard, would be apt to betray his innermost emotions under the unexpected gaze.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

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

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.

at the time that

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

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

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lowry was a big, raw-boned man of middle age, with a peculiarly soft, amiable voice, and a habit of looking at almost any point on earth save the face of the person to whom he was speaking.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading However, he was quite ready to include Jim in the investigation which he set about making without loss of time.

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

From this reading This seemingly indifferent manner gave him an enormous advantage over any luckless soul whom he chanced to be examining, for when he shot the question which was of all questions the most vital and the most important, he would suddenly open his eyes and turn their piercing gaze full upon his victim.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME Inspector Lowry was an old friend of Barrison’s, though, like most of the regular force, inclined to treat the younger man as a dilettante rather than an astute professional.