Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

later than; following

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

equally

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

an occurrence of something

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

a widely known person

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

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From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

true confidential information

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

set up or found

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

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

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

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

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

made more intense

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

in a wasteful manner

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

the force of workers available

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

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

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

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

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

possessive form of “public” — people in general considered as a whole

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

be standing; be upright

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The amateur had achieved far more celebrity than he had expected.

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

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Bristow was capable now and then of manifesting the strength and impressive authority he had exhibited in his questioning of Morley.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading This curiosity was intensified by two things: first, the search for a murderer after so much almost convincing evidence had been found against the negro, and, second, the duel between Bristow, the amateur, and Braceway, the professional, each bent on making his theory "stand up."

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

From this reading It would have been hard to find two men less alike than he and Braceway.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading MISS FULTON WRITES A LETTER As long as the public's morbid curiosity clamoured for details of the case, the newspapers provided them lavishly.