used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The boy had no money, of that she was well aware.
Barbara
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From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy had no money, of that she was well aware.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
Exeter
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From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
Falmouth
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From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
the act of departing
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
of the present time and place
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The boy had no money, of that she was well aware.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
not any; not one
From this reading The boy had no money, of that she was well aware.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
determined
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Beyond doubt, he was still in the immediate neighborhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Having had time to think during the night, she resolved not to begin by going to Pelham Towers.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the very day that Pelham was arrested on a charge of murder, and Barbara, happy and unconscious, had gone to Exeter to buy presents for the Christmas tree, that Mrs. Ives began her search for Piers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The boy had no money, of that she was well aware.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be out of his power to walk the distance from Falmouth to Great Pelham under several days, besides he would not know the way.
