used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
chopsnounUS /tʃɑːps/
plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
Cleek
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From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In twelve more days _she_ would be back in England.
drowses
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From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In twelve more days _she_ would be back in England.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
fecunditynounUS /fəˈkʌndɪti/
the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
a state of high honor
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
gorged
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From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
not in action or at work
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
lapsingnounUS /ˈlæpsɪŋ/
a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In twelve more days _she_ would be back in England.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
in the near future
From this reading And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
sporadicadjectiveUS /spərˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a recognized fact in police circles that crime has a curious propensity for indulging in periodical outbursts of great energy, great fecundity, and then lapsing into a more or less sporadic condition for a time--like a gorged tiger that drowses, and stirs only to lick its chops after a hideous feast.
tulip-time
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From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In twelve more days _she_ would be back in England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
(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 And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So that following the lines of these fixed principles the recent spell of criminal activity was succeeded by a sort of lull, and the next two weeks were idle ones for Cleek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Idle but idyllic--from his point of view; for he was back in the little house in the pleasant country lands now, with his walled garden, his ferns and his flowers, and the full glory of tulip-time was here.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And soon another "glory" would be here as well.
