Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

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

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

take into custody

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

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

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

lacking orderly continuity

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

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

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

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

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

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

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

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

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

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

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

not any; not one

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

unusual or striking

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Later in the afternoon it became known that Vand had killed Captain Huxham for the sake of certain jewels.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

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

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

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

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

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

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

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

From this reading But this much of the truth became public property, that Vand and the negro prince who had been stopping at "The Chequers" were dead, that Mrs. Vand had fled to escape arrest, and that the police were in possession of Bleacres.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY Next morning there was a great sensation in the village of Marshely, as in some way the events of the previous night leaked out.

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

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

at the time that

From this reading But the villagers were greatly astonished when they heard--from what source was not known--that another man had been killed.

which person or people

From this reading Certainly, the accounts of these were more or less garbled, and no one appeared to know who was responsible for them.