used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
breakfast-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
Cass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
well in the past; former
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
Dukesfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
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 In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
Moxtons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
not any; not one
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Harry having already departed to Fleet Street, the doctor was alone, and conducted the examination as he pleased and at his leisure.
substantiatedverbUS /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/
past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In her evidence she declared that she knew no one in Dukesfield and went nowhere, and this statement was substantiated by Mrs. Basket.
at the time that
From this reading Knowing this, Ellis made a few inquiries when Mrs. Basket was clearing the breakfast-table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The landlady, with feminine curiosity about matters which did not concern her, was as good as a detective, and from the first coming of the mysterious Moxtons to Myrtle Villa, she had watched their movements.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Needless to say, Ellis, in his then state of mind, declined to believe that the widow had intrigued with a lover, or had--according to the theory of Cass--armed his hand with the knife.
