Chapter XVI

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading If you knew him intimately, it may be that you can assist us."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If you knew him intimately, it may be that you can assist us."

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From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

a slight indication

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

set up or found

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

assemble or get together

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you knew him intimately, it may be that you can assist us."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

a message received and understood

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

in a close manner

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If you knew him intimately, it may be that you can assist us."

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

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

express in words

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

propel through the air

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading "I knew him intimately," Señor Guffanta said, "it is about him and his murder that I have come to talk."

in the direction of

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If you knew him intimately, it may be that you can assist us."

communicated in words

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have tried everything in our power to gather some knowledge that might lead towards finding--first, some one who would be likely to have a reason for his death; and, afterwards, the man who killed him.

accept gladly

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

which person or people

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the words that are spoken

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I cannot tell you," he said, "how welcome this information is to me.

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

From this reading These were the words with which he had responded to Lord Penlyn's reception of him; and, as he uttered them, a hope had sprung up into the young man's breast that, in the handsome Spaniard who stood before him, some one might have been found who, from his knowledge of his brother, would be able to throw some light upon, or clue to, his death.