(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 All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
any thing at all
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
have
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
co-adherents
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From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING HOME TO THE DARES.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
Dare's
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From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
DARESnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading COMING HOME TO THE DARES.
DelvesverbUS /delvz/
third-person singular of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading COMING HOME TO THE DARES.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
official'snounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
possessive form of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
oracularly
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From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
PyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMING HOME TO THE DARES.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMING HOME TO THE DARES.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All inquiry, all searching brought to bear upon it by him and his co-adherents, did not bring anything to light of Herbert Dare's movements on that fatal night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
at the time that
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where he had passed the hours remained an impenetrable mystery; and the sergeant had to confess himself foiled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He came, not unnaturally, to the conclusion that Herbert Dare was not anywhere, so far as the outer world was concerned: that he had been at home, committing the mischief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Pyramids of Egypt grew, in the course of time, into pyramids, as was oracularly remarked by Sergeant Delves; but that official's exertions, labour as hard as he would, grew to nothing--when applied to the cause with which he had compared the pyramids.
