used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
analyseverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
(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 Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
any thing at all
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
without doubt or question
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
intentionally conceived
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
Cressida
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From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
Cressida's
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From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
Fleetwood
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From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
Fleetwoods
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From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
to a considerable degree
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
immediately past
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
of an obscure nature
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
ReassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
term of address for a man
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His first glance at Cressida showed him that the strain of the last day or two had told heavily upon her.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
Wendover
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From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Feeling sure that he could clear Cressida from the murder charge, he had difficulty in restraining his impatience during the half-hour which elapsed before they were shown into the Fleetwood suite.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her darkened eyes and the weariness of her whole attitude spoke for themselves of the long hours of tension and anxiety; and on her face he could read clearly the apprehension which she was vainly striving to conceal.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What puzzled him most was an impression of conscious guilt which he sensed in some mysterious way without being able to analyse it clearly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cressida's Narrative Reassured by the knowledge that Sir Clinton had taken the examination of Cressida out of the inspector's hands, Wendover was eager to know if anything fresh would be elicited from the Fleetwoods which might help him to carry his theories to a further stage.
