used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
in addition
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
from appearances alone
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
placed crosswise
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading His meditations were decidedly mixed.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
Dorothy
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From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
set up or found
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
a young female
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
half-formed
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From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
Hickwood
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From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
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 He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading His meditations were decidedly mixed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading His meditations were decidedly mixed.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her jewels were still in his pocket--a burden she had apparently found too heavy to carry.
truantly
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From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Garrison walked along the road to Hickwood out of sheer love of being in the open, and also the better to think.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His meditations were decidedly mixed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought of Dorothy always with a thrill of strong emotions, despite the half-formed suspicions which had crossed his mind at least a dozen times.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Unfortunately for the case in hand, however, his thoughts wandered truantly back to New York and the mystery about the girl masquerading to the world as his wife.
