used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
arch-plotter
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From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
a line of approach
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
breakfasted
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From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
divisible by two
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
at any time
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
set up or found
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
not accessible to view
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
immediately past
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
Marigny
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From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
Marigny's
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From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
Medenham
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From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
the force of workers available
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
a particular point in time
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
done under pressure
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
subtletiesnounUS /ˈsʌtəltiz/
plural of “subtlety” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
precisely as stated
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But in the storm and stress of his rage against gods and men, Medenham did not wait to ponder subtleties of expression.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
at the time that
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such was his agitated state that he was not even surprised when he found the Mercury waiting outside, with Dale, taciturn as ever, scrutinizing the day's sporting news.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No matter what the hidden reason that inspired Marigny's pen, it was enough for Medenham to know that at last that arch-plotter and very perfect rascal was within his reach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He breakfasted in a fury of haste, crammed on a hat, and rushed away, meaning to drive in a cab to the hotel in Northumberland Avenue from which Marigny wrote.
YIELDSnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading --AND GOOD JUDGMENT YIELDS TO FOLLY At any other moment the tone of confidence underlying the effrontery of this letter would certainly have revealed its presence to a brain more than ordinarily acute.
