used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
blackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading THE blackbird knew.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
CABnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
FERNnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
HANSOMnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE blackbird knew.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
a female domestic
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
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 He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
pairedadjectiveUS /perd/
occurring in pairs or as a pair
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW ------------------------------------- CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
look attentively
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "FLIES IN THE WEB," "THE PURPLE FERN," "THE MYSTERY OF A SHADOW," ETC.
wherein
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From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore, from the budding chestnut wherein his nest was built, did he sympathetically watch the bachelor and maid who sat below.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
a late time of life
From this reading He had paired for the fifth time in as many years, and esteemed himself wise in the matters, of love.
