in the past
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
in addition
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
Beachman's
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From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
Cleek's
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From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
the specified day of the month
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
the act of departing
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
go away from a place
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
not any; not one
From this reading No, no, no!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Sure that she was not?
a brief written record
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
cut with a saw
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sure that she was not?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sure of that, Sir Charles?" he inquired placidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I am told, it is true, that she left the note saying she was going to drown herself, and disappeared four nights ago; I am also told that since the date of Mr. Beachman's suspension this place has been under constant guard night and day, but I have _not_ been told, however, that any of the guards saw her leave the place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The queer little one-sided smile cocked up the corner of Cleek's mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sure that she was not?
