Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

speak to

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

Having no one else present.

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

quick to understand

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

the organ of sight

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

not accessible to view

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

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

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

a message received and understood

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

investigate scientifically

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

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 SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

engage in

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

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

From this reading First, I was apprehensive lest Purvis and his associates—for I felt convinced that he was not acting alone—might make a forcible attempt to investigate the Manor House.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several reasons I remained in the neighbourhood of Caldecott.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

believed likely

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

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

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading It was quite evident they suspected that the treasure might be hidden therein, otherwise they would not have been in treaty for a lease of the place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.

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 In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

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

From this reading In council, in my airy little bedroom with the attic window embowered by creeping roses, we arrived at the conclusion that he would have more chance of success in gaining information than myself, therefore I dispatched him to London in order to keep an observant eye upon the address in Sterndale Road.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE SILENT MAN’S WARNING PHILIP REILLY, whose energy seemed indefatigable, although he was yet half an invalid, left me next morning and returned to town.