used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
elucidationnoun
an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
the act of departing
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
JARDINE
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
others
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From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
Quarles
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
theorizeverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪz/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading In attempting to theorize I am convinced I have sometimes lost sight of facts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not sure that this reflection applies to the case of old Mrs. Jardine, but somehow my mind never seemed to get a firm grip of the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was conscious of being indefinite, and had an unpleasant sensation that I had failed to see the obvious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
at the time that
From this reading His methods were his own, eminently successful when he used them, but dangerous in the hands of others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF "OLD MRS JARDINE" My association with Professor Quarles undoubtedly had an effect upon my method of going to work in the elucidation of mysteries, and not always with a good result.
