used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
Dora
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From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
Edermont
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From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
Edermont's
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From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
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 She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
determined
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
cut with a saw
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
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 Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
express in words
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever knowledge he was possessed of, Dora saw plainly enough that he was resolved to hold his peace.
at the time that
From this reading When Dora returned to the Red House, she made up her mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he knew the story of Edermont's life, set forth in the manuscript which had been stolen from the bureau by the murderer.
which person or people
From this reading She did not think for a moment that Allen knew who had killed Edermont, but she could not help concluding that he was aware of something likely to lead to the identification of the assassin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since Allen refused to tell her his secret, she would discover it herself, and judge if it were as serious a bar to their marriage as he asserted.
