Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

for the reason that

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

terminate

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

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

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

not any; not one

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

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From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a coniferous tree

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a light shade of red

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

on the contrary

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

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

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading Colwyn opened the silver and enamel box, and emptied the matches on the table.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, it is a reasonable deduction to assume that he had no other matches in his possession the night of the murder.

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

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

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

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

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

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

except if; if not

From this reading The sticks of these matches break rather easily unless they are held near the head.

on a floor above

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

cover with wax

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

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

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I showed this match-box to Charles on my return to the inn, and he told me that Penreath used it in the upstairs sitting-room the night he dined there with Mr. Glenthorpe.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This fact is highly significant, because the matches in Penreath's silver box are, as you see, blue-headed wax matches, whereas the matches struck in Mr. Glenthorpe's room on the night of the murder were of an entirely different description--wooden matches with pink heads, of British manufacture--so-called war matches, with cork pine sticks.