used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
a-field
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From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
Blobley-in-the-Marsh
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From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
Bokhara
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From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
Cunnin
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From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
HILDA'S
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From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
HOLESnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
mountain-ranges
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From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
not any; not one
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
on one occasion
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
PICKLOCK
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
ToilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. III.--LADY HILDA'S MYSTERY.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary for me to state in detail the reasons that had induced me once more to go so far a-field.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading One of the primary elements in a physician's success in his career is, that he should be able to guard, under a veil of impenetrable silence, the secrets confided to his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A day or two after the stirring events which I have related as taking place at Blobley-in-the-Marsh, and of which, it will be remembered, I was myself an astonished spectator, I happened to be travelling, partly for business, partly for pleasure, through one of the most precipitous of the inaccessible mountain-ranges of Bokhara.
