used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
Byrne
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From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
a female human offspring
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
the act of departing
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading VAN DUREN'S DREAM.
DUREN'S
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From this reading VAN DUREN'S DREAM.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
one or the other of two
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
else
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From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
every person
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
Jonas
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From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
and nothing more
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
Pringle
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From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
SpurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
believed likely
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Max Van Duren's stay on the Continent, instead of lasting for four or five days only, extended itself to a fortnight.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading VAN DUREN'S DREAM.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But at present his own affairs were quite enough to occupy his thoughts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of that time, Jonas Pringle remained in charge of the premises in Spur Alley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At any other time, the sudden departure of Byrne and his daughter, taken in conjunction with what else Pringle either knew or suspected, would have formed food sufficient for many an hour's restless pondering, it being a matter of principle with Pringle to suspect everybody and everything.
