Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

highly skilled

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Since the murder the Silent House had acquired a tenfold interest in the eyes of all.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

(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 the murder the Silent House had acquired a tenfold interest in the eyes of all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

the two together, not just one

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

divisible by two

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Since the murder the Silent House had acquired a tenfold interest in the eyes of all.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

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

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

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

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Since the murder the Silent House had acquired a tenfold interest in the eyes of all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

not any; not one

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

above and across; more than

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

restricted to something

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

except for; apart from

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

make square

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

not in physical motion

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

by ten times as much

From this reading Since the murder the Silent House had acquired a tenfold interest in the eyes of all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

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

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

not anticipated

From this reading The general opinion was that Vrain had been insane; but even this did not explain the reason of his tragic and unforeseen death.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

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

From this reading DIANA VRAIN Although over three months had elapsed since the murder of Mark Vrain, and the crime had been relegated to oblivion both by press and people, curiosity concerning it was still active in Geneva Square.

which person or people

From this reading The gossips in that talkative quarter had exhausted their tongues and imaginations in surmising who had committed the deed, and how it had been accomplished.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was now known that the deceased had been of a good county family, who had left his pretty young wife in a fit of groundless suspicion; that he had no enemies; and had withdrawn to the Silent House to save himself from the machinations of purely imaginary beings.