used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE-ROOM MYSTERY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
don't
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From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
DOUBLE-ROOM
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From this reading A DOUBLE-ROOM MYSTERY.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
Fairberry
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From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
HutchinsnounUS /ˈhʌttʃɪnz/
United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
a single distinct event
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
Ladd
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From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
Langford
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From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
go away from a place
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A DOUBLE-ROOM MYSTERY.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing further was said about the incident during the rest of the journey, as requested by Miss Ladd.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leave this matter to me and don't talk about it until we reach Twin Lakes."
which person or people
From this reading "Pierce Langford is the Fairberry attorney that represented scheming relatives of Mrs. Hutchins' late husband, who attempted to force money out of her after the disappearance of the securities belonging to Glen Irving's estate.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Miss Ladd passed the telegram around among the girls after writing the following explanation at the foot of the message:
