used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
Ada'snounUS /ˈeɪdəz/
possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
ConfessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.
Corpulentadjective
excessively fat
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
ImprovedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
Learmont's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
LodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Mystery Explained.—The Escape.—Jacob Gray’s New Lodging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
PeepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
PerilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
ProspectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
Seyton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
SneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.
SpyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Learmont’s Improved Prospects.—The Park.—Ada’s Recollections.—The Meeting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Learmont’s Treachery to Albert Seyton.—The Plot Against Gray.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
which person or people
From this reading Gray’s Peril.—A Peep into Domestic Affairs.—The Corpulent Lady.—The Man who Was Hung on Monday.
WignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Gray at Home.—The Confession.—A Walk through Westminster in Search of a Wig.
