Chapter XVII · In the Train

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

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

a slight indication

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

in a gay manner

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

destroyed or killed

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

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

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

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

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

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

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

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From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

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From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

used to form the superlative

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

not any; not one

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

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

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

not in physical motion

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

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

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

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

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

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

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Presumably Maunders was with him, as he had not returned to his rooms in Planet Street, nor had he been seen in any of his usual haunts about town.

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

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading Inspector Drench was still searching for the fugitives and was still unable to find them.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

the general location where something is

From this reading True to his reputation, The Spider had covered up his tracks in a most masterly manner, and there was not the slightest clue to indicate his whereabouts.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.

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

From this reading This was to be expected, as Maunders had, as the saying goes, "gone under," and the society wherein he had glittered so gaily would henceforth know him no more.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading Within a week of the episode at Isleworth Colonel Towton took Vernon with him to Yorkshire.