Chapter IV

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

later than; following

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

a social or business visitor

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

to come or go into

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

given to inquiry

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

most important element

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

mix together different elements

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

by chance

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

a human being

From this reading There was another person in the room--a woman--who was seated by the window.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading There was another person in the room--a woman--who was seated by the window.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading There was another person in the room--a woman--who was seated by the window.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

having a supporting base

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

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

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was another person in the room--a woman--who was seated by the window.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Mrs. Neustrom, if I am not mistaken?" said the detective, in an inquiring tone, as his eyes rested on this lady.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading OLD SPICER CONTINUES HIS INVESTIGATIONS.--THE SECRET VAULT.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

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

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

in or at the place that

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

which person or people

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was another person in the room--a woman--who was seated by the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading After a word or two with Coroner Mix, who was standing in the outer hall, Old Spicer ascended to the main floor of the house, where he questioned Otto Webber and his wife, and then climbing another flight of stairs, knocked at the door of John Neustrom's apartments.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The door was opened by a young woman of perhaps twenty summers, and the caller was invited to enter.