(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 "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
anent
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From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
Cass
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From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
set afire or burning
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
the force of workers available
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
Moxton
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From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
Moxton's
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From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
not any; not one
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
on the contrary
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
recurring again and again
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead of going to bed, they made up the fire, lighted their pipes, and continued the discussion commenced in the hansom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On arriving at their lodgings, both men were too excited over the case to feel inclined for sleep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He is really no relation at all," retorted Cass, rather amazed by what he heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you see, Harry, the man is Mrs. Moxton's brother, or half-brother--not her lover."
Zirknitz
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From this reading It was then that Ellis repeated the statement of Zirknitz anent his connection with Mrs. Moxton and her sister.
