used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
avoidableadjectiveUS /əˈvɔɪdəbəl/
capable of being avoided or warded off
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
Grosvenor
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From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
half-past
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From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
a female domestic
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
St
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From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not much after five, and the days were very long.
at the time that
From this reading Parker was to go to the Grosvenor Hotel and engage rooms for the night for herself and her mistress, and to see that every requisite for comfort was provided for Mrs. Vane when she arrived.
in or at the place that
From this reading She went first to the station where she had left Parker, and gave the maid her instructions.
which person or people
From this reading She, who was said to be an invalid, who never walked half a mile alone or exerted herself in any avoidable way, now showed herself as unwearied, as vigorous, as energetic as any able-bodied detective in the pursuit of his duty.
Winstead
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From this reading Mrs. Vane found that she could reach East Winstead by seven, and, allowing for one hour at St. Elizabeth's, could be back in London by half-past nine.
