inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
any person at all
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading McAllister glanced sharply at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
Blairs
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From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
clubman
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From this reading "I'll see him," said the clubman.
being joined in close association
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
else
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From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading McAllister glanced sharply at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McAllister glanced sharply at him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll see him," said the clubman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
McAllister
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From this reading McAllister glanced sharply at him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
not any; not one
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll see him," said the clubman.
express in words
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'll see him," said the clubman.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading McAllister glanced sharply at him.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
express a supposition
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
hard to endure
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
the act of using
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall I say, sir?" continued Peter gently.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In any case there was no use trying to duck the consequences of the adventure, whatever they might prove to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Of course it was absurd to suppose that Peter, or anyone else, had heard of the extraordinary events at the Blairs' the night before, yet vaguely McAllister felt that this stranger must in some mysterious way be connected with them.
