used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
permission to do something
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Then he turned to his host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
take the midday meal
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
engage in
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
MazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned to his host.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned to his host.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When lunch was over Sir Clinton smoked a cigarette for a minute or two in silence.
under normal conditions
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
Wendover
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From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
at the time that
From this reading The Third Attack in the Maze When Sir Clinton came down from his room Wendover noticed that he had mastered his vexation.
Whistlefield
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From this reading During lunch, both of them avoided the Whistlefield case by tacit consent; but the Squire was relieved to see that his friend’s face showed less anxiety in its expression than had been obvious at the breakfast table.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sir Clinton usually had complete control of his features and showed no more than he wished the world to see; and Wendover guessed that behind the mask the Chief Constable was still too sensitive to make the affair at Whistlefield a safe subject of conversation.
