Chapter II

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

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From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

a social unit living together

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

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

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

existing or coming before

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

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From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The back parlor looked out upon a small garden, and this room Old Spicer had chosen for his _sanctum sanctorum_, and furnished it accordingly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

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From this reading The conversation related in the preceding chapter had occurred in the back parlor of Old Spicer's residence in Home Place.

not in physical motion

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading OLD SPICER VISITS THE SCENE OF THE MURDER.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

which person or people

From this reading The great detective, who had now owned and occupied this house for some time, had fitted it up to suit his own fancy and convenience.

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

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He resided there alone--that is, so far as family was concerned, for Mrs. Hettie Catlin, the widow of Frederic Catlin, was still his housekeeper, and they kept one servant-of-all-work, a middle-aged woman, upon whom the detective could thoroughly rely.