used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
have
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
digressverbUS /daɪˈɡres/
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
Dr
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From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
to come or go into
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
Fu-Manchu's
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From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
GABLESnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
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gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
Hampstead
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From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
inconsequentadjective
lacking worth or importance
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
Nayland
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From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
and nothing more
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
Roon
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From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
for a short time
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
unusual or striking
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
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 STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
uninhabitableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/
not fit for habitation
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had not long finished breakfast, but from an early hour Smith had been at his eternal smoking, which only the advent of the meal had interrupted.
Weymouth
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From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inspector Weymouth called one morning, shortly after the Van Roon episode, and entered upon a surprising account of a visit to a house at Hampstead which enjoyed the sinister reputation of being uninhabitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading STORY OF THE GABLES In looking over my notes dealing with the second phase of Dr. Fu-Manchu's activities in England, I find that one of the worst hours of my life was associated with the singular and seemingly inconsequent adventure of the fiery hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall deal with it in this place, begging you to bear with me if I seem to digress.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But in what way does the case enter into your province?" inquired Nayland Smith, idly tapping out his pipe on a bar of the grate.
