Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading "Sit down!" said the Inspector as Marcel reported.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

shining intensely

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Sit down!" said the Inspector as Marcel reported.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

set up or found

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

plural of “gillie” — a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

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

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

a high ranking police officer

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

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

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

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

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

above and across; more than

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

in the recent past

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading "Sit down!" said the Inspector as Marcel reported.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sit down!" said the Inspector as Marcel reported.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

be seated

From this reading "Sit down!" said the Inspector as Marcel reported.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

the season of growth

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

lacking natural ease

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

at the time that

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR WALLACE TAKES CHARGE That night when Inspector Wallace had heard the story of the murders on the Ghost, he sent for Jean Marcel, to whom it was quite evident, on reporting at the trade-house, that the relations between the former and Gillies had recently become somewhat strained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading You go into the bush in the fall with two partners, and the body of one is found with a knife wound, together with the effects of the other, in the spring."

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading The face of the Inspector was noticeably red and Gillies' heavy brows contracted over eyes blazing with wrath.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Marcel," Wallace began, severely, "this case looks pretty bad for you.