Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

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From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

-ing form of “blackmail” — exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

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From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

being joined in close association

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

recognizable; marked

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

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

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

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

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

without strain or anxiety

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

precisely, exactly

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

the physical condition of being stretched or strained

From this reading The tenseness of his pale face showed how he forced his brain to concentration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

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

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading CONFESSION VOLUNTARY Braceway leaned against the mantel, relaxed, swinging his cane slowly in his right hand, a careless, easy grace in his attitude.

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

careful consideration

From this reading Bristow listened now in unfeigned absorption, estimating every statement, weighing each detail.

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

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

which person or people

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'

belonging to which person

From this reading He addressed himself to Fulton and Greenleaf, an occasional glance including Abrahamson in the circle of those for whose benefit he spoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Having decided that the bearded man and the murderer were the same," Braceway began, "I asked myself this question: 'Who, of all those in Furmville, is so connected with the case now that I am warranted in thinking he did the previous blackmailing and this murder?'