Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

plural of “affidavit” — written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

any thing at all

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

take into custody

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

an occurrence of something

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

transmit information

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

a man of refinement

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

coins made of gold

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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 Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

engage in

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

with reluctance

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

get by special effort

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

term of address for a man

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

with skill

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

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

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

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

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

precisely as stated

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

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

From this reading By this time numerous documents had arrived from Brussels, and among them were affidavits sufficiently strong to make out a prima facie case of murder.

in or at the place that

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

which person or people

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Baron De Croiseuil had half expected to hear from Gaunt, for he imagined that the papers which he had left with Sir Keith Hamilton might have caused that gentleman to communicate with the millionaire, with the idea of persuading him into silence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A couple of days passed and it was very evident that something must be done without delay, and the Baron reluctantly decided to cause an application to be made at Bow Street to secure a warrant for Gaunt’s arrest.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading So the Baron interviewed Mr. Simon Stone—the notorious solicitor, who was engaged in every case where dirty work was required to be done skillfully, and gave him full instructions.

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

From this reading There were numberless ex-Congo officials in Belgium who would be prepared to swear to anything for a consideration, for their morals were warped, and their greed for gold insatiable.