used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nothing satisfied him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Everything he had experienced lacked dignity.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything he had experienced lacked dignity.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Everything he had experienced lacked dignity.
Faversham
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From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But nothing satisfied him.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
jugglerynoun
artful trickery designed to achieve an end
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Everything he had experienced lacked dignity.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
not any; not one
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing satisfied him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But nothing satisfied him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although he had been by no means convinced by what he had seen and heard, he could not help being impressed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The whole of the proceedings might be accounted for by jugglery and clever trickery, or, on the other hand, influences might have been at work which he could not understand--influences which came from the unseen world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A VOICE FROM ANOTHER WORLD Dick Faversham walked along Oxford Street thinking deeply.
