used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
the state of being absent
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
for the reason that
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
make calm or still
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
DOWNFALLnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
at any time
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
finely-grassed
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From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
hookahnoun
an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
a small worthless amount
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
Mole's
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From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
MOLEY
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a form of address for a man
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
PASHAnounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
unusual or striking
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
relieve from
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
believed likely
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This innocent look was remarkable, because, as the reader has probably suspected, they had really been concerned in Mr. Mole's recent adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE SUDDEN RUIN AND UTTER DOWNFALL OF THE GREAT MOLEY PASHA.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ladies' absence was a great relief to Mole.
at the time that
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He devoutly hoped that he had for ever got rid of the thirteen widows of his late lamented predecessor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About an hour afterwards, when Mole was striving to calm his irritated feelings with a cup of coffee and hookah, Jack and Harry arrived, as they said, from a walk round the neighbouring country, looking as innocent as any of the lambs they may have met on the finely-grassed hills.
