used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
abstainedverbUS /əbˈsteɪnd/
past form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
highly skilled
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
(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 When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
BALTICnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
Cargrim
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From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
Cargrim's
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From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
deem to be
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
Dr
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From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
divisible by two
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
obtain
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
how
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From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
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 MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
meddled
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From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
a particular point in time
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
one's
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From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
Pendle
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From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
that is looked for
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
except if; if not
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But even then his discretion showed itself; for after advising the bishop to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic had solved the riddle he was set to guess, and after sending Gabriel to the palace, he abstained from further inquiries and discussions in connection with murder and secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MR BALTIC ON THE TRAIL What took place at the interview between Gabriel and his father, Dr Graham never knew; and indeed never sought to know.
at the time that
From this reading When this was accomplished, and Cargrim's attempt to gain illegal power over Pendle was thwarted; then--all chance of a public scandal being at an end--would be the moment to consider how the bishop should act in reference to his false marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a discreet man even for a doctor, and meddled with no one's business, unless--as in the present instance--forced to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had every faith in Baltic, and quite believed that in time the missionary would lay his hand on the actual murderer.
