used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
(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 I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
disquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
how
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From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
Jekyl
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From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
set afire or burning
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Varbarriere's Plans.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
a particular point in time
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading M. Varbarriere's Plans.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
with low volume
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
cut with a saw
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
term of address for a man
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
squinted
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From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
express a supposition
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
Varbarriere
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From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
Varbarriere's
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From this reading M. Varbarriere's Plans.
precisely as stated
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
at the time that
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I set about my inquiries quietly, and was convinced that Sir Jekyl knew all about it, by his disquietude whenever I evinced an interest in that portion of the building.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
which person or people
From this reading But I managed matters very slyly, and collected proof very nearly demonstrative; and at this moment he has not a notion who I am."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Varbarriere solemnly lighted a cigar, and squinted at its glowing point with his great dark eyes, in which the mild attorney saw the lurid reflection.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When it was well lighted he went on-- "You may suppose how this confirmed my theory.
