used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAINTLY LADY.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
anew
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
bywaysnounUS /ˈbaɪweɪz/
plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
Connie's
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From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
Harris'snounUS /ˈherɪsɪz/
possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
not in action or at work
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A SAINTLY LADY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
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 When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
come together
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
SAINTLYadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading A SAINTLY LADY.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The man was to meet more detectives again that same afternoon, and meanwhile a sudden gleam of hope darted through Father John's brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading He had hoped much from Peter Harris's knowledge of the byways and dens and alleys of Westminster.
at the time that
From this reading When so many strange things were happening, we may be sure that Father John was not idle.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading But although Peter was accompanied by the sharpest detectives that Scotland Yard could provide, not the slightest clue to Connie's whereabouts could be obtained.
