used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
not accessible to view
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
D'Arcy's
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From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading 'From the very first, indeed, a feeling of mystery had haunted me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'From the very first, indeed, a feeling of mystery had haunted me.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading 'From the very first, indeed, a feeling of mystery had haunted me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
Hurstcote
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From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 'From the very first, indeed, a feeling of mystery had haunted me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
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 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
LovellnounUS /ˈlʌvəl/
English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
Lovell's
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From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
an amount of time
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
express in words
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
Sinfi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'My mind ran all night long upon the mystery of Sinfi Lovell.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Did he not know everything that occurred during that period which was a blank in my mind, the period from my sinking down on the sands to my waking up in his house?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If he had been able, while he seemed so frank and open, to keep away from me a secret--I mean the secret of Sinfi Lovell's being concealed in the house--what secrets might he not be concealing from me about my own mystery?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. D'Arcy's explanation of her appearance at Hurstcote Manor was certainly clear enough, but somehow its very clearness aroused suspicion--no, I will not say suspicion--misgivings.
