used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing imposing about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
from appearances alone
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
DETECTIVEnounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
Grogan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There was nothing imposing about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
Millville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing imposing about them.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
on the contrary
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The cottage was old and obviously in need of repair.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
confined on all sides
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was nothing imposing about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing imposing about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
accept gladly
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fence which surrounded it had been repaired in places, apparently by someone who had small interest in the job.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
which person or people
From this reading ENTER A DETECTIVE While Harvey Spencer was climbing down from his wagon Mr. Michael Grogan, who was not exactly the guileless soul Millville took him to be, permitted himself rather a close inspection of the Welcome premises.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little patch of ground in front, however, was decorated with a neatly kept vegetable garden bordered with flowers.
