used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
Ailsa's
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From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
(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 THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
Branchville
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From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
CORONERnounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
set up or found
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
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 THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
intrusted
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From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
not any; not one
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
on one occasion
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
without much difficulty
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There seemed to be no possible connection between the two.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
look attentively
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CORONER Not in the least reassured, but considerably aroused in all his instincts by these further developments of a night already full of mysterious transactions, Garrison, after a futile watch for his neighbor, once more plunged into a study of the case in which he found himself involved.
which person or people
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had no doubt the man had been close upon his trail for some considerable time; but why, and what he wanted, could not be so readily determined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vaguely he remembered to have noticed that the man who had come here to Branchville with him on the train carried no baggage.
but in spite of that
From this reading Certain the man had extracted Ailsa's letter from the pocket of the case, yet half convinced that the thief had been searching for the necklaces intrusted to his care, Garrison was puzzled.
