used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mrs. Vane's statement was clear and concise.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading Mrs. Vane's statement was clear and concise.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
dentist'snounUS /ˈdentɪsts/
possessive form of “dentist” — a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
wanted intensely
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
Gunn's
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From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
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 Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
Meldreth
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From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
Sabina
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From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mrs. Vane's statement was clear and concise.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
from that place or that time
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
Vane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Vane's statement was clear and concise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
Westwood
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From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was complimented on the cleverness that she had displayed; and Sabina was shown a photograph of Andrew Westwood taken while he was at Portland.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Vane left Parker at the hotel with a message for the General, should he appear, that she was going to her dentist's and thence to her brother's lodgings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She could not be quite so certain that it was Mr. Dare as Flossy would have desired her to be; but the evidence was on the whole so far conclusive, that it was determined to arrest Mrs. Gunn's lodger on suspicion.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading But she and Sabina Meldreth went straight to Scotland Yard and had an interview with one of the police authorities.
