The Shadow had learned more, perhaps, than the dead men could have told.

The Shadow would learn it when the right time came.

The Shadow, however, had learned all that he needed to know.

The Shadow, however, had learned that they were actually ready to end it.

The Shadow had learned all he needed regarding the hands in crime.

The Shadow had learned news that he could use tonight.

The Shadow learned that when he tried the door itself.

The Shadow learned that, when he turned to close the door.

The Shadow had learned of the game, and was out to defeat it.

The Shadow learned that when he tried to stop them.