Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

in addition

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

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

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

carry on a conversation

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

without deviation

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

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

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

go away from a place

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

and nothing more

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

with low volume

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

in the near future

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

make steady

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

not in physical motion

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About the time of his quiet leave taking there was a great gathering of soi-disant specialists, investigators, and detectives, like corbies to a feast.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

not ostentatious

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.

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

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the early part of January three incidents happened, bearing more or less directly upon the two tragedies, each of them attended by circumstances that caused more than one individual to regard a probable clearing up of the mysteries with the gloomiest doubt.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

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

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

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

From this reading SOME LOOSE ENDS As may be imagined, Captain John Converse, in the steady, unostentatious performance of his duty, was not the only one to whom success signified a reward as large as the twenty thousand dollars offered by the De Sanchez estate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But they only created, for a time, a distracting tumult, and were soon forgotten--with a single exception.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The man Adams, also working quietly and unostentatiously, is still to be heard from.