used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
alleywaynounUS /ˈæliweɪ/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
in addition
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading GERTRUDE LEAVES HER HOME.
the act of departing
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GERTRUDE LEAVES HER HOME.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GERTRUDE LEAVES HER HOME.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
kindnesses
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From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading GERTRUDE LEAVES HER HOME.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
only a very short time before
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
soliloquized
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From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
look attentively
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Left to himself in the alleyway, our hero scarcely knew what to do next.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "I'll wait a while and see what turns up," he soliloquized, and hid himself in a dark corner, where he could watch not only the library window, but also the side alleyway leading to the street in front of the mansion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he would have notified a policeman of what was going on.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But he reflected that Pepper had done him many kindnesses in the past, and that it was barely possible the man was not doing as much of a wrong as he imagined.
