used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "LET IT BE PETER'S GODCHILD."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
Fairburn
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From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
GODCHILDnoun
an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
From this reading "LET IT BE PETER'S GODCHILD."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "LET IT BE PETER'S GODCHILD."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "LET IT BE PETER'S GODCHILD."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
the local environment
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
PETER'SnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "LET IT BE PETER'S GODCHILD."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
in the near future
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I have said that I am approaching the conclusion of this my story, and so in truth I am, so far as the readers thereof are concerned in it.
untenantedadjective
not leased to or occupied by a tenant
From this reading Fairburn Hall remained without a master, although not untenanted.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
which person or people
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They will soon be put in possession of its secret, and close this volume, not altogether without regret, as I hope.
a late time of life
From this reading But for me, and those who played their parts in this drama of mystery, months and years went by without the least clue to its solution.
