Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

(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 Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

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From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

the act of departing

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a man of refinement

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading STILL HUMAN.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

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 Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

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 The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

not able to be found

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

of an obscure nature

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

compacted by ironing

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

not in physical motion

From this reading STILL HUMAN.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Mr. Balfour atoned for his previous indifference to the wares of the news-boy by sending him next morning to the station for all the local papers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In each, as he expected, there was a paragraph headed _Mysterious Disappearance_, and as lengthened an account as professional ingenuity could devise of the unaccountable departure of Mr. Solomon Coe from his house at Gethin.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

which person or people

From this reading Unlikely as it seemed in the case of one who knew the country so well, the most probable explanation of the affair was that the unfortunate gentleman, in taking a walk by night along the cliff top, must have slipped into the sea.

a late time of life

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading The missing man was "much respected;" and, "as the prosperous owner of the Dunloppel mine, which had yielded so largely for so many years, he could certainly not have been pressed by pecuniary embarrassments, and therefore the idea of suicide was out of the question."