used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
anew
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
Bessie
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From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
the organ of sight
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
of great significance or value
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
on one occasion
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Bessie and Dolly looked at one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
a person, without saying who
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
carry out
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently luck had favored them once more, and they had stumbled again on early evidence of another coming attack.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too important for them to find out as much as possible from these men.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
wasn't
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From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But they took little time--could take little time, indeed--to think of the meaning of what they had heard.
which person or people
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Holmes wasn't there, but who but Holmes or someone working for him could have any such sinister interest in keeping an eye on the camp as was implied by that sly remark?
