used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
any thing at all
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
bravos
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From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
Courtenaye
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From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a long fixed look
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
for more time
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And in fact, I began to jump at anything--or nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
Percy-Hogge
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From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
term of address for a man
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a special situation
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA I went back to Bath, and Mrs. Percy-Hogge; but I no longer felt that I was enjoying a rest cure.
at the time that
From this reading In other days when a man stared or turned to gaze after me, I had attributed the attention to my looks; now I jumped to the conviction that he was a detective.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was sure that Sir James Courtenaye had put detectives "on my track," in the hope that I might be caught communicating with my hired bravos or the wicked receiver of my stolen goods.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Right or wrong, I had the impression of being _watched_.
