Chapter II · The Crime

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

being one more than seven

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

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

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

ten 10s

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

person who does no work

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

being four more than ninety

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

not any; not one

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

make square

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

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

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He earned his money as a detective, and spent it as a man about town.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

coming next after the twentieth in position

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

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

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

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

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

toward the west

From this reading East of Trafalgar Square he was called Fanks; westward he was known by his real name of Rixton.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It may be as well to repeat here, what is no doubt already known--that this individual led a dual existence.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading But few people, were aware that the idler and the worker were one and the same.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On the twenty-first of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four Mr. Fanks, of New Scotland Yard, detective, was walking down the Strand, between the hours of seven and eight in the evening, in the character of Octavius Rixton, of the West End, idler.