Chapter XX

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

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

any thing at all

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

gotten under control

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

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

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

set up or found

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

and nothing more

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

by chance

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

tightly woven fabric with raised cords

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

express in words

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

get rid of

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

a just detectable amount

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

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

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Carefully he washed off the jagged pieces, as though perhaps some of the liquid the bottle had contained might have adhered to the glass.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

at the time that

From this reading When we reached his office we found Dr. Blythe there already, waiting for us.

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

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

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

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MECHANICAL CONNOISSEUR Dr. Leslie, the Coroner, was an old friend of ours with whom we had co-operated in several cases.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading "I can't say--yet," responded Craig, not noticing Blythe's manner, as from the piece of tissue paper in which he had wrapped them he produced the broken bits of bottle.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you found anything yet?" asked Dr. Blythe with what I felt was just a trace of professional pique at the fact that neither physician had been able to shed any light on the case so far.