Chapter IV

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

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

not being in a specified place

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

later than; following

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

having the place or position changed

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

to come or go into

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

set up or found

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

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

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

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

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

temporary living quarters

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

above and across; more than

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

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

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

do one's shopping

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

in the near future

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The street was empty, so I advanced, and, after knocking discreetly, tried the door, which, to my surprise, I found open, and so entered.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The hour was late to enter upon a search for new lodgings without arousing suspicion, and this determined me to try the sempstress indicated by Lady Jane.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

accept gladly

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

at the time that

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

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

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I found the street without difficulty, and, what was better, without questioning, and soon discovered the little shop with a welcome gleam of light shewing through the closed shutters.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In a low chair behind the counter sate a solitary woman, sewing by the indifferent light of a shaded candle.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "THE DEAD AND THE ABSENT ARE ALWAYS WRONG" I myself was not greatly disturbed over the turn things had taken, for I had begun to be suspicious of my thrifty Scot in Greek Street, and, as I had left behind me neither papers nor effects which could compromise myself or others when he laid his dirty claws upon them, I turned my back on him without regret.