used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading Still, the woman had accomplices somewhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
Balmayne
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From this reading "Find Balmayne, and you'll find her," Prout said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Find Balmayne, and you'll find her," Prout said.
set up or found
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Find Balmayne, and you'll find her," Prout said.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
a message received and understood
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
a female domestic
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
Prout
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From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Find Balmayne, and you'll find her," Prout said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Still, the woman had accomplices somewhere.
not in physical motion
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Every port and every outgoing vessel had been carefully watched.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was absurd to believe that in the simple guise of a maid she could have found a hiding place where she would be safe from the grip of the law.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Still, the woman had accomplices somewhere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Prout was not surprised to receive the information that his quarry was still in London; indeed, he would have been astonished to know the contrary.
you'll
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From this reading "Find Balmayne, and you'll find her," Prout said.
