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From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
absented
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From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
(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 When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
the act of giving
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
coins made of gold
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
Grim's
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From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
PeacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
Rufus
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From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
in the near future
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His manager could not understand it.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE next [218] day Rufus Grim was missed from the Peacock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
at the time that
From this reading When the following morning came and he was still absent, the manager’s fears ripened into genuine alarm and soon all the people of Gold Bluff were discussing the mystery of Rufus Grim’s disappearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A vigorous search was instituted, which resulted a few days later in finding his lifeless body at the bottom of the old prospect shaft.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Never before had he absented himself from his office without giving the most detailed instructions in regard to work in the mine.
