used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
anew
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
being joined in close association
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Every one believed Carlos guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
concoctingverbUS /kənˈkɑːktɪŋ/
-ing form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one believed Carlos guilty.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading GEOFFREY HAYWOOD’S SECRET JOURNEY.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Every one believed Carlos guilty.
HAYWOOD'S
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From this reading GEOFFREY HAYWOOD’S SECRET JOURNEY.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading GEOFFREY HAYWOOD’S SECRET JOURNEY.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
Lester
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From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
not any; not one
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one believed Carlos guilty.
and nothing more
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
having a point
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
Royalton's
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From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading GEOFFREY HAYWOOD’S SECRET JOURNEY.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
synopsisnounUS /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
except if; if not
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evidence (of which only the merest apology for a synopsis was given in the chapter devoted to that purpose) pointed to no other conclusion.
which person or people
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
belonging to which person
From this reading Consequently the sentiment on the subject was well-nigh unanimous, unless exception be made of the few whose sympathies were excited by the prisoner’s pale, refined face, and those who attached importance to Mr. Royalton’s closing speech, hinting at new and surprising developments.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Leaving Leonard Lester, Carlos Conrad, and Mr. Stark together, concocting their plans, we will turn again to Dalton and its neighborhood.
