used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
being one more than seven
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
one or the other of two
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
Exeter
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From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
Inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
TEMPLE'SnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I had no serious apprehension of any trouble coming out of the matter to either Miss Temple or myself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true I had agreed to stand by Miss Temple and help her in her trouble.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading I knew that the Inspector's theory was a tissue of errors, although the facts, as he stated them, did seem to fit in with his conclusions to an almost uncanny extent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MISS TEMPLE'S DISAPPEARANCE We arrived at Exeter at some time after eight in the evening, and it was close to nine before we made our appearance at The Oaks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inspector Burns and his companion had left me to myself on the trip down, and I occupied my time with smoking and turning over in my mind the curious events of the past forty-eight hours.
