used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
behoves
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From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
one or the other of two
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
endeavours
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From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
something that is lost
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
express in words
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
Secretary'snounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Needless to say, the Colonial Secretary's disappearance continued to attract its full measure of public attention.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
express in words
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
propel through the air
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading There is so much to tell of vital importance, that it behoves me to be economical of space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond remarking that I was quite at a loss to account for it, and that the passing of time did not throw any further light upon the mystery, I need say no more about it.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Despite the endeavours of the police, however, no clue of any sort could be discovered, either as to his present whereabouts, or as to the manner of his departure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
Wiltshire
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From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will remember that in the preceding chapter I described to you the conflicting emotions with which I viewed my now famous call at Wiltshire House.
