Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

later than; following

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

(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 All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

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

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

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From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

a person who is in charge

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

a slight indication

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

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

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

plural of “demo” — a visual presentation showing how something works

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

set up or found

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

brought together in one place

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

killing or offering as a sacrifice

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

close or warm friendship

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

come into possession of

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading He had interviewed this man and that, endeavouring to obtain some coherent story of the great "hold up," but with little success.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

which person or people

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

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

From this reading The subject of his article was the identity of Severac Bablon, whom Sheard was endeavouring to prove to be not an individual, but a society; a society, so he argued, formed for the immolation of Capital upon the altars of Demos.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All the Fleet Street crime specialists had advanced theories, and now, on the night of the third day after the audacious robbery, Sheard was contributing his theory to the Sunday newspaper for which he worked.

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

From this reading MIDNIGHT--AND THE MAN The next two days were busy ones for Sheard, who, from a variety of causes--the chief being his intimacy with the little circle which, whether it would or not, gathered around Mr. Julius Rohscheimer--found himself involved in the mystery of Severac Bablon.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Everything was a mysterious maze, and Scotland Yard was without any clue that might lead to the solution.