used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
the state of being absent
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
ApexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
Blaythwayt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
evanescencenounUS /ˌevəˈnesəns/
the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
goopnounUS /ɡuːp/
any thick, viscous matter
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
goryadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːri/
covered with blood
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
GUNNINGverbUS /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “gun” — shoot with a gun
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
immediately past
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
leaningsnounUS /ˈliːnɪŋz/
plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
go away from a place
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
engage in
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
postage-stamps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
repletionnoun
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
self-consciouslyadverb
in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
sensatory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
Storm'snounUS /stɔːrmz/
possessive form of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
TealnounUS /tiːl/
a blue-green color or pigment
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The little man, after being detected in the act of prying over Storm's shoulder, had faded self-consciously into the background; and, from that obscure retirement, he seemed to have sunk through the floor or dissipated into air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I only hope the little goop hasn't gone off to try and pinch the Apex himself," said Teal gloomily; but, knowing the sensational leanings of his friend, he was none too easy in his mind on that score.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STORM GOES GUNNING It was not until they were about to leave the Thames Police Station that the absence of Blaythwayt was noticed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Certainly he had subsided completely out of the tableau, and Teal scratched his head in perplexity; for it was not to be expected that Joe, having at last succeeded in getting his nose on to an official scent, would make for home and a comfortable bed with a feeling of sensatory repletion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no bloodhound so hot and indefatigable on a trail as your enthusiastic amateur, whether he be a collector of postage-stamps or particularly gory murders, and the evanescence of Uncle Joe in those circumstances was provocative of thought.
