used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
(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 No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
alternativelyadverbUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
analystnounUS /ˈænəlɪst/
someone who is skilled at analyzing data
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
Cheyne
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From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
despondent-looking
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From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
take in liquids
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
druggingnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪŋ/
the administration of a sedative agent or drug
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
Edgecombe
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From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
divisible by two
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
Horton
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From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
how
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From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
insolubleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːljəbəl/
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
LaunchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
Lavender's
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From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
take the midday meal
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
mystificationnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
not any; not one
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
and nothing more
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
partaken
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From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
Speedwellnoun
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
thenceforward
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From this reading Mr. Speedwell, of Horton and Lavender’s Private Detective Agency, listened with attention to the tales of the drugging and the burglary, thenceforward appearing at intervals and making mysterious inquiries on his own account.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
a just detectable amount
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Launch “Enid” For several days after the attempted burglary events in the Cheyne household pursued the even tenor of their way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading No trace of drugs was discernible in any of the food or drink in question, and as the soiled plates or glasses or cups of _all_ the courses were available for examination, the question of how the drug had been administered—or alternatively whether it really had been administered—began to seem almost insoluble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On one of these visits he brought with him the report of the analyst relative to the dishes of which Cheyne had partaken at lunch, but this document only increased the mystification the affair had caused.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cheyne went back to Plymouth on the following morning and interviewed the manager of the Edgecombe, and the day after a quiet, despondent-looking man with the air of a small shopkeeper arrived at Warren Lodge and was closeted with Cheyne for a couple of hours.
