used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
Carstairs
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From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
rid of obstructions
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
Dundee
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From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
at any time
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
the act of departing
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
and nothing more
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
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 had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
Lindsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
roused to anger
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
Maisie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
engage in
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
not any; not one
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
and nothing more
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
Portlethorpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
Ralston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
possessing sweep
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
a just detectable amount
From this reading NO TRACE That telegram had swept all the doings of the morning clear away from me.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
except if; if not
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
the act of using
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had not seen Maisie since she and my mother had left Mr. Lindsey and me at Dundee--I had been so fully engaged since then, what with the police, and Mrs. Ralston, and Mr. Portlethorpe, and the hurried journeys, first to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh, that I had never had a minute to run down and see how things were going on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading What, of course, drove me into an agony of apprehension was Murray's use of that one word "unaccountably."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would cheerfully have given all I ever hoped to be worth if he had only added more news; but he had just said enough to make me feel as if I should go mad unless I could get home there and then.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading Little I cared about the Carstairs affairs and all the mystery that was wrapping round them in comparison with the news which Murray had sent along in that peculiarly distressing fashion!
