used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
Anton
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From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
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 "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I have done a fool thing and it's too late to change it."
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I have done a fool thing and it's too late to change it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
GRIMESnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
Hester
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From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
how
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From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
Ippingford
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From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
it's
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From this reading "I have done a fool thing and it's too late to change it."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I have done a fool thing and it's too late to change it."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
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 ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
and nothing more
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
a human being
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
postoffice
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From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
reactverbUS /riˈækt/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
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 ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
a special situation
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I have done a crazy thing," he muttered as he strode away from the postoffice through the darkness, breathing deep the cool night air that calmed his passion and cleared his brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I have done a fool thing and it's too late to change it."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
which person or people
From this reading If a detective should come to Ippingford and discover the truth it might be difficult for the chauffeur to explain how he happened to be the person who removed Miss Thompson's golf bag from the country club.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would have realized that such an act could only destroy his chances with Hester, while it might easily react dangerously against himself, for, after all, so far as intention went, he was as deeply involved in the crime as she was.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
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 ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading ENTER GRIMES In this crisis, as in many another, the deciding influence was a pale yellow liquid poured out of a dark brown bottle--whiskey, in short--without which (several stiff drinks of it) Anton would never have posted that letter to Scotland Yard.
