used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
Agnes
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From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
Cockleshellnoun
a small light flimsy boat
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
set up or found
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
Greeby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
GUESSWORKnounUS /ˈɡeswɜːrk/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading GUESSWORK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
go away from a place
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
Pine's
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From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
express in words
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading The position of things was therefore highly unsatisfactory, since the consequent suspense was painful both to Agnes and her lover.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting Silver to hand over the forged letter, or whether she had decided to leave the solution of this mystery to Mother Cockleshell, it is impossible to say.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Nor in the meantime did she visit Lambert, although she wrote to say that she induced the secretary to delay his threatened exposure.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But she certainly did not put in an appearance at Lady Agnes Pine's town house to report progress until after the new year.
