adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
CONCERNSnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading CONCERNS MRS.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
Dulcie
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From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
fro
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From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
Grafton
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From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
grey-spatted
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From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
Holt
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From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
Maresfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
monosyllables
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From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CONCERNS MRS.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
PerchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
perpetratorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtərz/
plural of “perpetrator” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
STAPLETON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Perched on the broad arm of a giant padded chair, swinging her small, grey-spatted feet to and fro, she glanced at me moodily, replying in monosyllables to most of my remarks.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the firelight in a small room leading out of the large library, Dulcie and I sat and talked.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STAPLETON Ten days had passed since the events I have set down in the previous chapter, and still no clue of any kind had been obtained to the robbers at Holt, or the perpetrators of the outrage at the house in Grafton Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nor, indeed, had any light been thrown upon the mystery of the forged telegram, while the incident of the discovery of the charred body of a murdered woman among the _debris_ of the house in Maresfield Gardens destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve had, to all intents, been entirely forgotten.
