16th
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From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
accusesverbUS /əˈkjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “accuse” — bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
dearly loved
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
don't
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From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
set up or found
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
engage in
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
Manderson
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From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
Marlstonenoun
metamorphic rock with approximately the same composition as marl
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
Molloy
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From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
a human being
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
express a supposition
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You may decide to publish it then; and you may find it possible to make some use or other before then of the facts I have given.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
UNPUBLISHEDadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
the act of using
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
which person or people
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have found out who killed Manderson, as this despatch will show.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It definitely charges an unsuspected person with having a hand in the crime, and practically accuses him of being the murderer, so I don't suppose you will publish it before his arrest, and I believe it is illegal to do so afterwards until he has been tried and found guilty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED" (_Being the report which was not sent to the Record._) _Marlstone, June 16th._ My Dear Molloy: This is in case I don't find you at your office.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading That was my problem; yours is to decide what use to make of it.
