used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
Bathurst
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From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
Bathurst's
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From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For Mr. Bathurst had been up betimes.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading For Mr. Bathurst had been up betimes.
BicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
Boot-Boy's
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From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Mr. Bathurst had been up betimes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Mr. Bathurst had been up betimes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
a single distinct event
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
Llewellyn
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From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
by chance
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
with speed
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Incident of the Boot-Boy’s Bicycle Mr. Bathurst bowed his acknowledgment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Progressing, perhaps, a trifle _too_ quickly, and at a rate that, to a less alert intelligence than Mr. Bathurst’s, might prove extremely disconcerting.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under cover of a few casual and perfunctory remarks he studied Llewellyn carefully and at the same time reviewed the events of the morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For Mr. Bathurst had been up betimes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And at the same time felt that matters were progressing.
