used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
for the reason that
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
divisible by two
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
fellow-countryman
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From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
hold firmly
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
Lars
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From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
Larssen
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From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
Leadenhall
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From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
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 Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
Matheson
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From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
Matheson's
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From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
the force of workers available
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
a particular point in time
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
recoilverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Young Dean bitterly repented his cowardice before he was five minutes distant from the narrow lane on the heights of Montmartre.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
shipownernounUS /ˈʃɪpoʊnər/
someone who owns a ship or a share in a ship
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading To be even a temporary secretary to the great shipowner was a chance, an opportunity that most young business men of twenty-four would eagerly grasp at.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
at the time that
From this reading The latter had brought him over to Paris as temporary secretary because the confidential secretary had happened to be ill and away from business at the moment when Matheson's letter arrived.
which person or people
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only had he left a fellow-countryman to possible violence and robbery, but his action would inevitably recoil on himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ON THE SCENT OF A MYSTERY The name of the young man who had shadowed Matheson was Arthur Dean, and his position in life was that of a clerk in the Leadenhall Street office of Lars Larssen.
