Chapter IV

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

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

later than; following

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

shining intensely

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

the first light of day

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Everybody's statement differed.

at any time

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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From this reading Everybody's statement differed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

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

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

not any; not one

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

no person; not anyone

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

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

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Everybody's statement differed.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The order and quiet of the Castle was quite restored, and the servants sat talking of the murder round a blazing fire in the kitchen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

a special situation

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

up to a particular time

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading But although some of them were in the attorney's room almost immediately after the deed was perpetrated, nobody knew any thing about it.

at the time that

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

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

From this reading If my readers had ever seen the inmates of the Castle of Tissaret, they would not be astonished to find that, after the first shock of the sudden death of Mr. Catspaw had worn off, the matter was thought of, and commented on, with utter indifference.

but in spite of that

From this reading They sat talking until daybreak, and yet they were no wiser than when they began.